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US09073878B2	Cyclic amines as bromodomain inhibitors The present disclosure relates to compounds, which are useful for inhibition of BET protein function by binding to bromodomains, and their use in therapy.
US09073877B2	Process for the production of high purity melamine from urea The present invention concerns process for obtaining melamine at high purity characterized by comprising the steps of:—quenching a melamine melt, deprived of off-gases of the melamine synthesis and containing melamine impurities such as ammeline, ammelide and polycondensates, with an aqueous solution comprising ammonia under conditions such to substantially convert polycondensates into melamine, obtaining a melamine solution substantially free of polycondensates, recovering melamine from said melamine solution by melamine crystallization, obtaining melamine crystals and a melamine crystallization mother liquor,—treating said crystallization melamine mother liquor under conditions such to convert at least a portion of its ammeline content into ammelide and melammine, obtaining a treated mother liquid having at least a reduced ammeline content. The invention also concerns a high-pressure non-catalytic plant for the production of high-purity melamine implementing the above process and apparatuses suitable to be used in this plant.
US09073873B2	2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives for treatment of oxidative stress diseases Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.
US09073872B2	Molecules having combinable groups The present invention relates to nitrogenous associative molecules comprising at least one unit rendering them capable of associating with one another or with a filler by noncovalent bonds, and comprising a function capable of reacting with a polymer containing unsaturations so as to form a covalent bond with said polymer.
US09073871B2	Glucagon receptor modulators The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
US09073870B2	Alicyclic carboxylic acid derivatives of benzomorphans and related scaffolds, medicaments containing such compounds and their use The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the groups A, B, X, m, n and o are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly the compounds are inhibitors of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity and dyslipidemia.
US09073863B2	Cyanoquinoline compounds having activity in correcting mutant-CFTR processing and increasing ion transport and uses thereof The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods for increasing activity of a mutant cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein (mutant-CFTR). The pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods are useful for the study and treatment of disorders associated with mutant-CFTR, such as cystic fibrosis. The pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical preparations may include one or more cyanoquinoline-containing compounds of the embodiments, or an analog or derivative thereof.
US09073862B2	Substituted 2-oxy-quinoline-3-carboxamides as KCNQ2/3 modulators The invention relates to substituted 2-oxy-quinoline-3-carboxamides, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and also to these compounds for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pain and further diseases and/or disorders.
US09073860B2	Aromatic amides as potentiators of bioefficacy of anti-infective drugs The present invention relates to an aromatic substituted pentadienoic acid amides and there use in combination of specific amounts of aromatic amides i.e. 4-alkyl-5-(substituted phenyl)-2 (E),4(E)-pentadienoic acid amides, its geometrical isomers or their dihydro or tetrahydro derivatives and an anti-infective drug useful in potentiating the bioefficacy of antiinfective drug. The combination of the present invention is useful in the treatment of certain infections and disease at lower concentration of anti-infectives necessary to inhibit the growth of microbial strains and may also find applications in reducing the resistance in microorganisms.
US09073859B2	Crystalline form of a 4-[2-(2-fluorophenoxymethyl) phenyl]piperidine compound The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases.
US09073858B2	Methods of targeted drug development Provided herein are compounds having anti-proliferative effect. Also provided are compounds that can modulate the activity of multi-domain proteins comprising a dimerization arm and interdomain tether, such as EGFR, where an untethered, extended conformation is the active state and a tethered conformation is the inactive state, resulting in an autoinhibited configuration. Also provided are methods and pharmacophores for identifying such compounds. Other aspects provide methods or therapeutic treatment for proliferative diseases, disorders, or conditions, such as those associated with EGFR.
US09073854B2	Aromatic sulfonium salt compound Disclosed are a photo-acid generator having high developing properties, a cationic polymerization initiator having high curing properties, and a resist composition and a cationically polymerizable composition containing the photo-acid generator and the cationic polymerization initiator, respectively. Described are a noble aromatic sulfonium salt compound of general formula (I) and a photo-acid generator, a cationic polymerization initiator, a resist composition, and a cationically polymerizable composition containing the compound. In formula (I), R1 to R10 are each an optionally substituted C1-C18 alkyl, etc.; R11 to R17 are each an optionally substituted C1-C18 alkyl, etc.; R18 is an optionally substituted C1-C18 alkyl, etc.; and X131 is a monovalent anion.
US09073852B2	Salt forms of [R-(R,R)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid Novel salt forms of [R—(R,R)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
US09073845B2	Method for producing acrolein and acrylic acid with a fixed-bed multitubular reactor This invention provides a method for producing acrolein and/or acrylic acid by catalytic gas-phase oxidation, which method makes it possible to carry out a continuous operation steadily for a long period of time while a high yield is maintained.This method is characterized by comprising filling each of reaction tubes of a fixed-bed multitubular reactor with at least two species of catalysts each of which essentially comprises, as catalytically active components, oxide of molybdenum, oxide of bismuth and oxide of iron and/or composite oxide of at least two of said elements, said at least two species of catalysts being different in the ratio of D1/D2, D1 denoting the proportion of the total pore volume of pores whose pore diameter falls within the range of at least 0.03 μm and less than 0.3 μm to the total pore volume of the whole pores, and D2 denoting the proportion of the total pore volume of pores whose pore diameter falls within the range of at least 0.3 μm and at most 3 μm to the total pore volume of the whole pores, in such a manner that at least two reaction zones are formed axially in each of the reaction tubes.
US09073844B2	Process for preparing a propiolic acid or a derivative thereof The invention relates to a process for preparing a propiolic acid or a derivative thereof by reacting a terminal alkyne with carbon dioxide, which comprises performing the reaction in the presence of a base and a copper complex, especially a copper (I) complex having at least one ligand, at least one of the ligands of the copper complex being selected from monodentate ligands which have an aminic or iminic nitrogen atom capable of coordination with copper, and polydentate ligands having at least two atoms or atom groups which are capable of simultaneous coordination with copper and are selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus and carbene carbon.
US09073840B2	Oxidation of hydrocarbons In a process for oxidizing a hydrocarbon to a product comprising at least one of the corresponding hydroperoxide, alcohol, ketone, carboxylic acid and dicarboxylic acid, the hydrocarbon is contacted with an oxygen-containing compound in at least one oxidation zone in the presence of a catalyst comprising a cyclic imide having an imide group of formula (I): wherein X represents an oxygen atom, a hydroxyl group, or an acyloxy group and wherein the oxygen-containing compound supplied to said at least one oxidation zone has a water content of less than or equal to 0.6% by weight of the oxygen-containing compound.
US09073838B2	Method of making indeno-fused naphthol materials The present invention relates to a method of making indeno-fused naphthol materials, that involves, with some embodiments, forming an indanone acid intermediate, represented by the following general Formula V, With Formula V, m is from 0 to 4, and R1 for each m, Rg and Rh can each be independently selected from, for example, hydrogen and hydrocarbyl.
US09073833B1	Oxime-based compound, pharmaceutical composition containing the same and method for preparing the same An oxime-based compound having the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: Y is a carbonyl group or a sulfonyl group; R1 is selected from H, OH, a C1-C4 alkyl group, and a C1-C4 alkoxyl group; R2 is selected from OH, a methoxyl group, —OR4OH, and —OR4NH2, R4 being a C1-C3 alkyl group; and R3 is H or a pivaloyloxybenzenesulfonyl group.
US09073829B2	Synthesis of tetracyclines and intermediates thereto The tetracycline class of antibiotics has played a major role in the treatment of infectious diseases for the past 50 years. However, the increased use of the tetracyclines in human and veterinary medicine has led to resistance among many organisms previously thought susceptible to tetracycline antibiotics. The recent development of a modular synthesis of tetracycline analogs through a chiral enone intermediate has allowed for the efficient synthesis of novel tetracycline analogs never prepared before. The present invention provides more efficient routes for preparing the enone intermediate and allows for substituents at positions 4a, 5, 5a, and 12a of the tetracycline ring system.
US09073820B2	Pharmaceutical compositions comprising napthamides Disclosed herein are naphthamide and quinoline carboxamide compounds containing two bicyclic moieties, pharmaceutical compositions comprising those compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of cancers mediated by cyclic-AMP (cAMP) response element binding protein (CREB). The disclosed compositions have utility in the treatment of lung, prostate and breast cancers in a human subject.
US09073813B2	Process for the preparation of protoescigenin A process for the preparation of protoescigenin by hydrolysis of escin isolated from Aesculus hippocastanum. The process includes the following steps: a two-step hydrolysis first under acidic and then basic conditions, enrichment of the crude mixture of sapogenins with protoescigenin, an isolation of the mixture of sapogenins in a solid form, and a purification of the obtained solid and isolation of high purity protoescigenin. The invention also relates to protoescigenin monohydrate in a crystalline form and the preparation thereof. Protoescigenin is a polyhydroxy aglycone, which can be used as a synthon in the chemical modifications of naturally occurring saponins.
US09073809B2	Catalyst systems for the catalytic oligomerization of olefinic monomers The present invention relates to a ligand and its use in a catalyst for the oligomerization of olefinic monomers, the ligand having the general formula (IV); (R8)(R1)P—N(R3)—P(R4) (IV).
US09073808B1	Process for recovering olefins in polyolefin plants A process for recovering unreacted olefin in a polyolefin manufacturing process comprising the treatment of a purge bin vent gas. The process involves cooling and condensing the vent gas (purge stream), which contains at least an olefin, a paraffin, and nitrogen, to produce a liquid condensate and an uncondensed (residual) gas stream. Both streams are then passed through membrane separation steps. The membrane separation of the uncondensed gas stream results in a residue stream containing mostly nitrogen and/or paraffin and a permeate stream enriched in either C2+ hydrocarbons or olefin, depending on the type of separation. The permeate from this step is recirculated within the process prior to the condensation step. The membrane separation of the condensate results in a residue stream containing paraffin and a permeate stream enriched in olefin, which may be recycled to the polymerization reactor.
US09073805B2	Hydrocracking process for a hydrocarbon stream A process for transalkylating a coal tar stream is described. A coal tar stream is provided, and is fractionated to provide at least one hydrocarbon stream having polycyclic aromatics. The hydrocarbon stream is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating zone, and then hydrocracked in a hydrocracking zone. A light aromatics stream is added to the hydrocracking zone. The light aromatics stream comprises one or more light aromatics having a ratio of methyl/aromatic available position that is lower than a ratio of methyl/aromatic available position for the hydrotreated stream. The hydrocracked stream is transalkylated in the hydrocracking zone.
US09073803B2	Method for producing hydrocarbons with continuous charging of the catalyst The present invention relates to a method for the continuous production of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas in the presence of a catalyst comprising a synthesis step in which a synthesis gas is reacted in the presence of a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor (4), characterised in that, at the same time as the synthesis step, the following successive steps are carried out: a) charging a catalyst precursor comprising cobalt oxide in a reduction reactor (2); b) reducing the catalyst precursor charged in step a) by placing it in contact with a reduction gas comprising hydrogen (H2) and/or carbon monoxide (CO); and c) introducing the catalyst reduced in step b) into the synthesis reactor (4).
US09073797B2	Magnesium sulphate The invention provides a method of manufacturing a magnesium sulphate product, and a crystalline product comprising magnesium sulphate in the form of crystal or granules. The method comprises the steps of: providing a sulphuric acid product that has been obtained as a by-product during the sulphate process for manufacturing titanium dioxide; concentrating the sulphuric acid product to obtain a concentrated product that has a higher sulphuric acid concentration; combining a magnesium-based neutralising agent with the concentrated product and allowing the magnesium-based neutralising agent and the sulphuric acid to react, to generate magnesium sulphate in solution; and crystallising magnesium sulphate out of the solution, to obtain a crystalline magnesium sulphate product together with a remaining liquor. The crystalline magnesium sulfate may be mixed with an agriculturally acceptable carrier of diluent and/or with other fertiliser materials to produce a fertilizer.
US09073796B1	Humic acid lignite coal based liquid fertilizer The disclosed invention relates to novel fertilizing compounds comprising a combination of inorganic fertilizers and humic compounds. The combination produces a marked benefit over either type of substance individually, and also over previously known combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers. The invention also relates to a method of production of such compounds.
US09073792B2	Methods for improved atmosphere control through secondary gas pressure wave firing Methods of firing ware in a furnace. At least one stack of ware is positioned in a ware space of a furnace. The stack of ware comprises a plurality of ware articles arranged such that at least laterally adjacent ware articles are spaced apart. The at least one stack of ware is heated in the ware space of the furnace. At least one gas is introduced into the ware space on a first side of the at least one stack of ware as the stack is heated. A flow condition of the at least one gas is adjusted to create a pressure differential within the furnace across at least a portion of the ware space such that at least some of the at least one gas flows through the at least one stack of ware.
US09073790B2	Cordierite sintered body and member for semiconductor device composed of cordierite sintered body A cordierite sintered body and a member for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus are disclosed. The cordierite sintered body includes a crystal phase and an amorphous phase. The crystal phase includes a main crystal phase that essentially consists of cordierite crystal grains; and a sub crystal phase that includes sub crystal grains containing alumina, mullite or sapphirine. The amorphous phase contains calcium and is located at grain boundaries of the cordierite crystal grains and the sub crystal grains. A crystal phase proportion of the main crystal phase to the crystal phase (or total of the main crystal phase and the sub crystal phase) is 95% to 97.5% by mass or less. A crystal phase proportion of the sub crystal phase to the crystal phase is 2.5% to 5% by mass or less. The sintered body contains calcium by 0.4% to 0.6% by mass or less in terms of CaO.
US09073787B2	Ceramic to ceramic joint and associated methods The present invention provides a ceramic to ceramic joint and methods for making such a joint. Generally, the joint includes a first ceramic part and a second ceramic part, wherein the first and second ceramic parts each include a ceramic-carbide or a ceramic-nitride material. In some cases, an aluminum-initiated joint region joins the first and second ceramic parts. This joint region typically includes chemical species from the first and second ceramic parts that have diffused into the joint region. Additionally, the first and second ceramic parts each typically include a joint diffusion zone that is disposed adjacent to the joint region and which includes aluminum species from the joint region that have diffused into the joint diffusion zone. Other implementations are also described.
US09073785B2	Method for producing ternesite The present invention relates to the production of ternesite clinkers containing 20 to 95% by weight C5S2$ and less than 15% by weight C4A3$, and to the use of ternesite as an additive to hydraulic and/or latent hydraulic and/or pozzolanic materials.
US09073783B2	Method for treating reinforcing fibre and method for producing a reinforced composite article from the treated fibre The present invention relates to a reinforced composite material and a method for its production. The composite material comprises at least one cured resin having a reinforcing material. Preferably the reinforcing material is a plurality of glass fibers which are treated such that the properties of the interphase substantially surrounding each fiber are substantially equivalent to those of the bulk cured resin. The fiber treatment may be selected from the group consisting of a polymeric coating, a hydrophilic surface coating, a surface coating of a free radical inhibitor, or a reduction in the total surface area of the fibers. The reinforced composite material of the invention provides improved long-term mechanical properties compared to traditional glass fiber reinforced materials.
US09073778B2	Glass welding method Glass layers 3 are molten by irradiation with laser light L, so as to generate a temperature difference in a part along regions to be fused R in each of glass substrates 40, 50 so that main faces 40a, 50a on the glass layer 3 side have a temperature higher than that on main faces 40b, 50b on the opposite side of the glass layers 3. Thereafter, the molten glass layers 3 solidify, and cooling generates a stress in the glass substrates 40, 50. Here, since initial fractures 8 are formed in the glass substrate 50 so as to overlap the glass layers 3, fractures grow in the thickness direction of the glass substrates 40, 50 through the glass layers 3 from the initial fractures 8 acting as a start point.
US09073774B2	Glass manufacturing apparatuses with particulate removal devices and methods of using the same Glass manufacturing apparatuses with particulate removal devices and methods for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fusion draw machine for forming a glass web from molten glass includes an enclosure and a first pull roll and a second pull roll rotatably positioned in an interior of an enclosure. The first pull roll and the second pull roll cooperate to draw a glass web in a draw direction. A particulate removal device for removing particulate matter from the interior of the enclosure is fluidly coupled to the enclosure and includes a vacuum nozzle disposed in the interior of the enclosure and fluidly coupled to a vacuum source with a vacuum line. A particulate filter is fluidly coupled to the vacuum nozzle and the vacuum source and traps particulate matter exhausted from the interior of the enclosure through the vacuum nozzle.
US09073773B2	Refractory object, glass overflow forming block, and process for glass object manufacture A refractory object can include at least 10 wt % Al2O3. In an embodiment, the refractory object can further include a dopant including an oxide of a rare earth element, Ta, Nb, Hf, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the refractory object may have a property such that the averaged grain size does not increase more than 500% during sintering, an aspect ratio less than approximately 4.0, a creep rate less than approximately 1.0×10−5 μm/(μm×hr), or any combination thereof. In a particular embodiment, the refractory object can be in the form of a refractory block or a glass overflow forming block. The glass overflow forming block can be useful in forming an Al—Si—Mg glass sheet. In a particular embodiment, a layer including Mg—Al oxide can initially form along exposed surfaces of the glass overflow forming block when forming the Al—Si—Mg glass sheet.
US09073769B2	Process for treating waste via hydrothermal treatment Hydrothermal oxidation of organic compounds, optionally with oxidizable inorganic compounds, is contained in an aqueous effluent. The aqueous effluent is injected within a tubular reactor and brought to supercritical pressure, and temperature is increased to a supercritical temperature, without any intermediate decrease in temperature, by introducing sufficient amounts of oxidizing agent within the tubular for totally oxidizing the organic compounds, and optionally for partly oxidizing oxidizable inorganic compounds. The oxidizing agent is introduced in a fractionated way in several points increasingly located downstream, and the composition and/or the concentration of the organic compounds and/or oxidizable organic compounds within the effluent to be treated varies over time. Further, upstream from the tubular reactor where oxidation is carried out, the effluent's total chemical oxygen demand of the effluent to be treated is measured and monitored at more than 120 grams/liter (g/L) and less than 250 g/L prior to injecting the tubular reactor.
US09073762B2	Fluid treatment apparatus Fluid purification or treatment apparatus (10) for treating or purifying contaminated liquids such as water which includes at least one upright elongated primary treatment chamber (11) having an inlet (14) for fluid to be treated at an upper end of the chamber (11) such that fluid flows downwardly through the chamber (11) and means (20 or 24) for introducing a sterilizing agent such as ozone or ozone enriched air into a lower end of the chamber (11) for bubbling upwardly through liquid flowing downwardly through the chamber (11), means (16) at the upper end of the chamber (11) for removing waste and an ultraviolet lamp (29) for UV treatment of the liquid, the ultraviolet lamp (29) being located in a separate chamber (12) connected to the primary treatment chamber (11) or within the primary treatment chamber (11). A plurality of chambers (11) and (12) may be provided for multiple treatment of the liquid.
US09073756B2	Low-dopant polycrystalline silicon chunk The invention provides a polycrystalline silicon chunk having a concentration of 1-50 ppta of boron and 1-50 ppta of phosphorus at the surface.
US09073751B2	Quantum dots, methods of making quantum dots, and methods of using quantum dots Embodiments of the present disclosure provide: methods of making a quantum dot, quantum dots, and the like.
US09073747B2	MEMS microphone and electronic equipment having the MEMS microphone The present invention provides a MEMS microphone and an electronic equipment having the MEMS microphone. The electronic equipment of the present invention at least comprises: a MEMS microphone and a printed circuit board, wherein, the microphone comprises: a microphone chip containing acoustic and electric sensor, a package shell packaging the microphone chip, wherein, it is provided a sound hole on the package shell, the sound hole is positioned on the side of the microphone chip, it is also provided pins derived from the microphone chip on the side face of the package shell adjacent to the sound hole; the printed circuit board electrically connect with the pins of the MEMS microphone, which is used to output the electric signal generated by the microphone. The present invention avoids the sound air flow directly to the microphone chip, reduces dust interference on acoustic and electric sensor in microphone chip by means of changing the position of the sound hole of the microphone.
US09073746B2	MEMS pressure sensor and manufacturing method therefor A Micro Electromechanical System (MEMS) pressure sensor may include a first substrate provided with a sensitive diaphragm of a piezoresistive pressure sensing unit, an electrical connecting diffusion layer and a first bonding layer on a surface of the first substrate; and a second substrate provided with an inter-conductor dielectric layer, a conductor connecting layer in the inter-conductor dielectric layer and/or a second bonding layer on a surface of the second substrate. The second substrate may be arranged opposite to the first substrate, and the second substrate may be fixedly coupled to the first substrate via the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer; the pattern of the first bonding layer is corresponding to the pattern of the second bonding layer, and both the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer may be formed of a conductive material.
US09073744B2	Physical quantity sensor and electronic apparatus A physical quantity sensor includes a substrate, a movable body which has first and second sections and in which a first movable electrode section is provided in the first section, a beam section which supports the movable body so as to be able to be displaced, and a first fixed electrode section disposed on the substrate. The first fixed electrode section is provided at a position overlapping an end of the first section in the second axis direction in plan view, and is provided in a range of 0.0500X≦L≦0.816X assuming that the width of the first section in the second axis direction is X and the width of a portion of the first fixed electrode section in the second axis direction overlapping the movable body in plan view is L.
US09073741B2	Beverage dispensing system The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for dispensing beverages, and more specifically, systems and methods for dispensing beer. In some embodiments, the beverage dispensing units are modular and portable and may be installed in any suitable existing establishment. In some embodiments, the units are configured to allow for the dispensing of draft beer without substantial modifications to the structure of the existing establishment.
US09073738B2	Reduced load offset loss integrated lift truck attachment A lift truck attachment for attaching a device, such as a scale to the lift truck includes an upper carriage support, a lower carriage support spaced from and opposing the upper carriage support and a device attachment region disposed between and essentially flush with the upper and lower carriage supports. The device is attached between the upper and lower carriage supports and nests with the upper and lower carriage supports to reduce the effective distance between the lift truck mast and the load carrying members, such as the loading forks.
US09073737B2	Jack stand for wire spools An apparatus and associated method for lifting a workpiece. An upright frame operably supports a lead screw for selective rotation. A carrier threadingly engages the lead screw so that rotation of the lead screw in one rotational direction linearly advances the carrier in a lifting direction and rotation of the lead screw in the opposite rotational direction linearly advances the carrier in a lowering direction. A mechanical power inlet is adapted for receiving an input torque from a user. A mechanical power transmission assembly has a first gear fixed in rotation with the mechanical power inlet and a different second gear fixed in rotation with the lead screw, the first and second gears sized so that the input torque imparted on the first gear is less than an output torque imparted by the second gear to the lead screw.
US09073736B1	Enhanced inventory holder Embodiments herein are directed to an inventory system having multiple inventory holders and drive units for moving the inventory holders. Features herein are directed to moving inventory items relative to a bin of an inventory holder or between inventory holders in the inventory system. The inventory system may include actuation units or some other mechanism on the drive units for assisting in moving inventory items relative to a bin of an inventory holder or between inventory holders. The inventory holders each include one or more inventory bins. A mobile drive unit is included, which includes an actuator configured for selectively actuating at least one of the inventory bins for moving at least one inventory item relative to the bin.
US09073735B2	Portable crane assembly for use with marine vessels A crane assembly for lifting marine vessels is provided. The assembly includes a sleeve having first and second clamps extending therefrom that are configured for engaging with a pylon of a dock and a boom pole slideably and rotatably received within the sleeve. A winch assembly is carried by the boom pole and including a winch and a cord. A crossbar is provided that has a main support that receives the cord and that has a pair of adjustable supports being carried along a length thereof that are adjustable to vary the space between the pair of adjustable supports. The adjustable supports are configured for engaging a support strap that is configured for passing beneath the marine vessel.
US09073734B1	Hoisting apparatus A hoisting apparatus includes an apparatus mounting bracket including a mount bracket plate and at least one bracket attachment assembly having a pair of gripper arms pivotally carried by the mount bracket plate. Each of the gripper arms has a plurality of gripper arm teeth. An arm tightening mechanism engages the gripper arms. A boom assembly is pivotally carried by the apparatus mounting bracket. A boom actuating assembly is carried by the apparatus mounting bracket and engages the boom assembly.
US09073732B2	Grab arm housing for grapple attachment A two-piece grab arm housing for a grapple mechanism useable on a grapple attachment is described. The grab arm housing includes a lower arm housing with grab arms mounted to the lower arm housing, and an upper arm housing mounted to the lower arm housing. The upper arm housing and the lower arm housing are movable relative to one another in an x-direction and are moveable together in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction. In addition, the upper arm housing includes an opening through which a main beam of the grapple attachment can extend.
US09073729B2	Paperboard core spindle support for yarn packages A support for mounting a paperboard yarn core on a spindle assembly includes a proximal-end support member for supporting a proximal end of the core and engaging it in a substantially non-slip manner, and a distal-end support member for supporting a distal end of the core. The proximal-end support member is configured to be mounted on a hub of the spindle assembly. The support members locate the core substantially coaxially with respect to a rotational axis of the spindle assembly. The proximal-end support member is configured to automatically prevent or minimize slippage of the core with respect to the support member both in acceleration and deceleration or braking of the spindle assembly.
US09073725B2	Inkjet printer An inkjet printer having a conveyer, a recording head, a carriage, a corrugation mechanism, and a controller is provided. The controller executes an operation including a conveying step to convey a sheet and a recording step to discharge ink through the recording head toward the sheet. The recording step includes a discharging step, in which the recording head is manipulated to discharge the ink toward the sheet in response to the carriage being placed in a discharging position when the sheet is in a nipped condition, in which the sheet is nipped by the conveyer roller unit; and a corrected discharging step, in which the recording head is manipulated to discharge the ink toward the sheet in response to the carriage being placed in a corrected discharging position, when the sheet is in a non-nipped condition, in which the sheet is not nipped by the conveyer roller unit.
US09073724B2	Sheet discharge device and image forming apparatus A sheet discharge device includes a fixing device that fixes a sheet, a curl correcting device that corrects a curl of the fixed sheet, a first guiding member that guides the fixed sheet in a sheet discharging direction, a second guiding member that guides the fixed sheet in the sheet discharging direction and is arranged on a side opposite to the first guiding member, a support part that rotatably supports the first guiding member, and an engaging part that engages with the support part. The curl correcting device includes a correcting roller that is attached to the first guiding member. The engaging part includes a hole including an oblong shape so that the first guiding member is movable apart from the second guiding member. An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device that forms an image on a sheet, and the sheet discharge device.
US09073723B1	Stacker device for stacking flats, a storage device for storing postal flats, and a postal sorting machine A stacker device (1) for stacking flats (100) on edge, which device includes a stacking support (2) that extends along a certain stacking axis (D2) for storing flats (100) on edge and in a stack, which flats are inserted successively onto said stacking support (2), a stacking actuator (4) for guiding each flat (100) to be stacked along an insertion axis (D1) transverse to the stacking axis (D2), and for inserting it at the back of said stack of flats (100), said stacking support (2) being mounted to move relative to the stacking actuator (4) along the stacking axis (D2), and said stacker device (1) including impulse means (9) synchronized with the stacking actuator (4) so as to move the stacking support (2) in translation by applying an impulse along the stacking axis (D2) when a flat (100) is inserted at the back of said stack of flats (100). A storage device and a postal sorting machine including such a stacker device (1).
US09073722B2	Sheet ejection device, and image forming apparatus and post-processing apparatus that are provided therewith A sheet ejection device comprises an ejection roller pair (20) which ejects a sheet by a pressure contact portion (N) in which a first roller (21) and a second roller (22) are in pressure contact with each other. In the first roller (21), protrusions (41) that protrude in a roller diameter direction in order to push the back end of the sheet ejected with the rotation of the first roller (21) are formed. The protrusions (41) are provided in a flange (45) at a predetermined distance from the peripheral end (43a) of a cylindrical portion (42) of the first roller (21) in a sheet width direction. The distance from the center of rotation of the flange (45) to the front end (41c) of each of the protrusions (41) is equal to or less than the radius of the cylindrical portion (42).
US09073721B2	System for high speed feeding a thin sheet metal strip into a reciprocating press A sheet metal strip is directed from a supply coil into a unitized system including a frame supporting a feed roll driven by a variable speed motor. The strip is directed upwardly from the feed roll between vertical guide rods to produce an inverted U-shaped vertical loop detected by sensors connected to control the feed roll motor. A servo driven index roll receives and advances the strip into tooling within a reciprocating press. Vibration insulators support the frame from a base stand mounted on air casters which provide for quickly removing the system from the press. The axial length of each roll is less than the width of the strip and engages only a center portion of the strip. A second index roll driven by a servo motor may be used on the press to provide push/pull advancement of the strip through the press.
US09073718B2	Automatic paper feeding mechanism adapted to a paper roll and thermal sublimation printer therewith An automatic paper feeding mechanism adapted to a paper roll is disclosed. The automatic paper feeding mechanism includes a first pivotal member, a paper pressing module, a driving member and a paper guiding module. The paper pressing module is pivoted to the first pivotal member for pressing the paper roll. The driving member is for driving the paper pressing module, such that the paper pressing module respectively presses the paper roll in a first position and a second position. The paper guiding module is connected to the paper pressing module. The paper guiding module is driven by the paper pressing module to move from a first guiding position to a second guiding position when the paper pressing module is moved from the first position to the second position, so as to adjust a gap between the paper guiding module and the paper roll.
US09073715B2	Sheet feeding mechanism and recording apparatus having the sheet feeding mechanism A sheet feeding mechanism includes a sheet feeding roller configured to feed an uppermost recording medium from stacked recording mediums, an inclined portion located at a downstream position of the sheet feeding roller in a conveyance direction of the recording medium and having a surface inclined with respect to the conveyance direction, and a restriction member configured not to contact the recording medium before the sheet feeding roller feeds the recording medium, and configured to contact the recording medium in a state where the recording medium is fed by the sheet feeding roller and conveyed along the inclined portion.
US09073710B1	Dock leveler sealing systems Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.
US09073705B2	Device and method for removing and replacing containers from a conveyor line A device for removing and replacing containers from and on a conveyor line includes a first lateral guide wall; a second lateral guide wall; and a rotating disc provided with at least a seating The rotating disc is arranged between the first lateral guide wall and the second lateral guide wall for removing a container to be treated from the conveyor line and for replacing a treated container on the conveyor line The device further includes a first guide member mobile between a first retracted position and a first advanced position and a second guide member mobile between a second retracted position and a second advanced position The rotating disc, the first guide member and the second guide member are phase-activatable such as to transfer containers from and onto the conveyor line.
US09073698B2	Transport section of a horizontal conveyor device with at least one adjustable guide element A transport section of a horizontal conveyor device for conveying articles moved along in a standing or hanging position on a transport support surface extending in a horizontal conveying direction between two guide elements arranged approximately in parallel to each other and spaced from each other at a distance corresponding to at least the article or container width. At least one of the two guide elements arranged facing each other is adjustable in its distance to the other of the guide elements and transverse to the conveying direction via several adjustment elements attached to a machine frame or base frame. The adjustment elements are coupled with each other via a common rotary drive and are approximately synchronized and each adjustment element transmits a rotatory drive of the common rotary drive via one or more transmissions to a linear adjustment movement of the guide element linked to it.
US09073697B2	Apparatus and method for separation of piece goods to be placed in storage in an automated storage unit An apparatus for separating piece goods which are to be stored in an automated store comprises a stepped conveyor for conveying piece goods from a stockpile beyond an upper edge of the stepped conveyor to a collecting device, wherein the stepped conveyor comprises an inclined bearing surface and a first step which can be moved in parallel over the bearing surface with a conveying edge which is parallel to the bearing surface, wherein the spacing between the bearing surface and the conveying edge corresponds to a minimum step height which suffices to push parallelepiped-shaped piece goods upwards, and a control device for actuating the stepped conveyor, which control device is coupled to a sensor which detects whether a piece goods item has been conveyed beyond the upper edge.
US09073694B2	Conveyor belt In a conveyor belt composed of hinged modular links, one or more of the links are composed of multiple parts at least one of which is in the form of an guide-engaging element having a protruding guide-engaging section, a pair of laterally spaced hinge knuckles on a leading or trailing edge of a base, and a single hinge knuckle on the opposite edge. The single hinge knuckle is positioned opposite the mid point between the two laterally spaced hinge knuckles. The sum of the cross-sectional areas of the two laterally spaced hinge knuckles is equal to the cross-sectional area of the single hinge knuckle. The widthwise cross-sectional area of the base of the guide-engaging element is equal to the widthwise cross-sectional area of any portion of the base of any other modular link in the belt having the same width as that of the base of the guide-engaging element.
US09073692B2	Medicine issuing device and container identifying device This medicine issuing device is a container identifying device for identifying tubular medicine containers (1,2,3) provided with identifying marks (4,5,6) on their external circumference, said medicine issuing device comprising: an operation component (7) that takes the medicine containers (1,2,3) out of a cassette (403); a movement path component (8) that moves the medicine containers (1,2,3) taken out by the operation component (7) to an identification position (9); a container rotation component (10) that rotates the medicine containers (1,2,3) that were moved to a specific identification position by the movement path component (8), around an outer peripheral face; and an identifying mark reader (11) that reads the identifying marks (4,5,6) of the medicine containers (1,2,3) rotated by the container rotation component (10).
US09073691B2	Article transport facility An article transport facility includes a first transport conveyer for transporting an article between a first transfer position outside the article storage and a position inside the article storage, and a second transport conveyer for transporting an article between a second transfer position outside the article storage and a position inside the article storage. An article transport vehicle is configured to be capable of transferring an article to or from one of the first transfer position and the second transfer position by vertically moving a grip portion with the article transport vehicle stopped at a transfer stop position in a path defined by a travel rail and is configured to be capable of transferring an article to or from the other of the first transfer position and the second transfer position by slidingly moving the grip portion with the article transport vehicle stopped at the transfer stop position.
US09073688B1	Mini container with absorbent bottom A container for items such as food products that exude liquid includes a tray (12) with a liquid collection space (34) at the bottom of the tray, liquid absorbent pad (18) in said liquid collection space that includes a liquid impervious upper sheet (30), a porous bottom sheet (31) and absorbent material (32) positioned there between. Liquid exuding products are supported on the pad (18) and the tray includes a plurality of upright grooves (27) in the side wall structure that face inwardly that form liquid channels for draining liquid exuded from the food products downwardly to the recessed bottom panel of the tray where the liquid can be absorbed through the bottom sheet by the absorbent material of the pad.
US09073682B2	Cartons with dispenser sections A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel comprising a first lower side panel and a first upper side panel, a second side panel comprising a second lower side panel and a second upper side panel, a top panel, a first end panel, and a second end panel. A dispenser pattern defines a dispenser section at least in the first upper side panel, the top panel, the second upper side panel, and one of the first end panel and the second end panel.
US09073681B2	Heat sealing thru food contaminants A container is provided with a flange defining a container opening that may help expunge food product as the film and seal head comes down on the container flange. The flange of the container opening has a predetermined angle. The container flange with its sealing surface generally deflects or angularly pivots when sealed with the film during the sealing process. The container flange and film may push product contamination from the sealing surfaces inwardly into the container. The flange may be continuous about the periphery of the container opening.
US09073679B2	Frozen food package and method of use A frozen food package and method of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The uncooked food is typically embedded in the frozen liquid to facilitate handling and shipping and to align the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Chemical preservatives are not necessary and sauces may be omitted although sauces are not burned in the cooking process. The method typically includes sealing the frozen uncooked food in the liquid-impermeable bag and cooking the food in the sealed bag. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals.
US09073677B2	Dual head metal locking tie The present invention is directed to a metal locking tie having a dual head that secures two different bundles using one tie. The dual head locking tie includes a top head, a bottom head, and a tie body. A first end of the tie body attaches to the bottom head and extends through a bottom strap passageway. The tie body wraps around a first bundle, extends through the top strap passageway of the dual head, wraps around a second bundle, and extends back through the bottom strap passageway of the dual head to secure two different bundles.
US09073675B2	Chipless RFID structure, cap, can and packaging material, stacked film for preventing forgery, method for fabricating the same; RFID tag, RFID system and method for controlling the same; certificate for chipless RFID and method for authenticating the same The present invention relates to an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) structure changing color according to the temperature, a method for fabricating thereof; a stacked film for preventing forgery, a method for fabricating thereof; an RFID tag, an RFID system and a method for controlling thereof; an RFID cap, a method for manufacturing thereof, a method for manufacturing container with contents; an RFID can, a method for manufacturing thereof; a packaging material, a method for manufacturing thereof, and a method for packaging product using the same; and a certificate for chipless RFID and a method for authenticating the same.
US09073672B2	Storage container for electrical components A storage container includes a jar and a cap removably connected to the jar. The jar has a cavity defined by a first base and a first wall extending upwardly from the first base. A first alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the first wall. A cap is removably connectable to the jar. The cap has an upper portion connected to a lower portion by a connecting member. The lower portion has a second base and a second wall extending downwardly therefrom. A second alignment indicator is disposed on an outer surface of the second wall of the lower portion. The first and second alignment indicators are aligned to substantially prevent misalignment of the cap with respect to the jar when connecting the cap to the jar.
US09073671B2	Interchangeable cases for biometric monitoring devices A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
US09073669B2	Transparent shopping cart and shopping basket advertising panels, system and methods of manufacture and use of same The present invention is directed to an improved advertising system for use in a wheeled shopping cart having a basket or in a hand carried shopping basket, which includes: a panel receiving aperture formed into at least one of the sidewalls, back wall, front wall, bottom wall or divider wall of the basket of the cart or carried basket; one or more substantially transparent detachable advertising panels with advertising material integrally molded into the panels, the panels being dimensioned to substantially fill the aperture to create the appearance of a permanent wall structure which includes an integrally molded advertising message; at least one panel mounting member for detachably mounting the substantially transparent detachable advertising panels in the panel receiving aperture, and a handle operably connected to the basket. The invention further includes methods of using the system to serially advertise on the shopping baskets of the invention as well as novel substantially transparent detachable advertising panels.
US09073667B2	Method for forming a container from a preform having a coiled handle attached at two attachment points A method of forming a container from bi-axially orientable plastics material and having an integral handle with the steps of forming a preform having a neck portion and an expandable portion below the neck portion, with the neck portion including a locating ring above the expandable portion and a handle molded to the non expandable at one end and molded to the expandle portion at the other end. Where the molded-in handle is the approximate length of the handle of the finished container. The unblown preform of orientable plastics is inserted into a blow molder and thereafter stretched by a stretch rod. During the stretch process the handle on the preform unbends rather than stretching to form the approximate shape of the handle in the finished container. The blow mold then closes on the stretched preform thus capturing the handle. Blow gas is then injected into the interior.
US09073665B2	Container having door assembly and multiple layers of tracks A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly, frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members and a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
US09073663B2	Carton with insert A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton has a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps is respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps is at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton has a handle formed in at least one of the plurality of end flaps. A reinforcing insert can comprise a central panel, a first end flap, and second end flap foldably connected to the central panel. The central panel at least partially overlaps the top panel, the first end flap is positioned for contact with at least one of the plurality of containers, and the second end flap is positioned for reinforcing the handle.
US09073662B2	Containers with reinforced bottom panel and methods of making and using the same Containers with reinforced bottom panels, methods of making containers with reinforced bottom panels, and methods of using containers with reinforced bottom panels. The containers with reinforced bottom panels have one or more bottom panels, one or more pleats folded along a center line at an angle of about 180°, two side panels, two end panels, and two pairs of side panel extensions. The pleats provide extra strength to the bottom panels of the containers, thereby reducing or eliminating sag in the bottom panels of such containers, particularly when high-water content goods are placed in such containers or when such containers are stored or used in a high-humidity environment.
US09073660B2	Plastics material container with straight aperture areas A plastics material container has an aperture area, a shoulder area adjoining the aperture area in a longitudinal direction of the plastics material container, a main body adjoining this shoulder area in the longitudinal direction of the plastics material container and a base area adjoining the main body in the longitudinal direction of the plastics material container. The shoulder area is widened in the longitudinal direction of the plastics material container from the aperture area in the direction of the main body, and a transition area is provided between the aperture area and the shoulder area. The transition area has a portion widening in the longitudinal direction of the plastics material container from the aperture in the direction of the shoulder area and having a straight course.
US09073657B2	Labeler and method for labeling The invention relates to a labeler and a method for applying labels onto an article strip, wherein a transfer device is moved continuously when said labels are pressed on and a lifting device of said transfer device comprises a height-adjustable actuator.
US09073654B2	Packaging machine and method of forming a vacuum package The disclosure relates to a packaging machine and to a method of forming a vacuum package. A first evacuable chamber is used for accommodating therein a product-accommodating section of a package, whereas a second evacuable chamber is used for accommodating therein an opening section of the package. Pressure gauges measure the pressure in both chambers, and a supply air valve serves to supply air into the first chamber. The disclosure is characterized in that the supply air valve is a control valve and is adapted to be controlled in dependence upon the difference between the pressures which prevail in the first and second chambers and which are measured by means of the two pressure gauges. The disclosure also relates to the fact that a gap is provided in a partition between the two chambers and that an adjuster is provided for varying and adjusting the cross-sectional area of said gap.
US09073652B2	Modular strap feed head with forming wheels A method for forming a longitudinal bend in a strap in a strapping machine by forming a pre-bend in the strap between a first wheel and a second wheel having cooperating, non-planar strap contact surfaces and subsequently forming the longitudinal bend in the strap between the second wheel and a third wheel having cooperating non-planar strap contact surfaces.
US09073650B2	Fluid manifold systems A fluid manifold system includes a manifold having at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. A plurality of receiving containers are in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the manifold, each receiving container bounding a compartment. The receiving containers can be formed integral with the manifold by welding together a second portion of the opposing flexible sheets or can comprise separate containers that are coupled to the manifold.
US09073644B2	Method and device for automatically determining an optimized approach profile for an aircraft Method and device for automatically determining an optimized approach profile for an aircraft. The device provides for a flexible configuration change speed which is not limited to the standard single predetermined configuration change speed in order to prevent segments which are not authorized, in particular segments which are too steep, the following configuration (Ci+1) being able to be maintained during a configuration change in an upstream direction until the corresponding speed profile reaches a maximum speed.
US09073642B2	Link-less parachute canopy release A canopy release assembly comprising a riser, a webbing stopper attached to said riser, a harness, and a release body assembly attached to the harness. The release body comprises a body frame attached to the harness, a clamp pivotally attached to the body frame and having a clamp bar, a latch pivotally attached to the body frame and having a lanyard, and a safety cover pivotally attached relative to the body frame. A method for attaching the canopy release assembly to the riser comprises inserting a webbing stopper through a gap in the clamp having a dimension G1 pivoting the clamp such that G1 narrows to a dimension G2 narrower than the thickness T of the webbing stopper, retaining said webbing stopper in a cage cavity.
US09073639B2	Tracking table assembly Disclosed is a foldable tracking table assembly comprising a primary leaf, and a secondary leaf rotatably secured to the primary leaf and a table bracket secured to the opposite end of the primary leaf The table bracket in turn is secured to an adapter plate which is atop one or more pillow blocks. The pillow blocks are disposed atop linear rails upon which the pillow blocks are capable of longitudinally traversing. Adjacent the linear rail is a serrated track parallel to the at least one rail and a serrated pawl capable of locking engagement with the serrated track. A solenoid facilitates the locking engagement of the pawl with the serrated track wherein a user of the table assembly manually activates the solenoid withdrawing the serrated pawl from locking engagement with the serrated track thereby allowing the table assembly to traverse the linear rail to a position that accommodates the user.
US09073637B2	Flying vehicle guiding system and flying vehicle guiding method A flying vehicle guiding system comprises a remotely controllable flying vehicle system, a surveying instrument able to measure distance, angle, and track, and a ground base station for controlling a flight of the flying vehicle system based on measuring results by the surveying instrument. The flying vehicle system has a retro-reflector. The surveying instrument has a non-prism surveying function for performing distance measurement and angle measurement without a retro-reflector, a prism surveying function for performing distance measurement and angle measurement with respect to the retro-reflector, and a tracking function for tracking the retro-reflector and for performing distance measurement and angle measurement. The surveying instrument performs non-prism measurement on a scheduled flight area. The ground base station sets a safe flight area based on the results of the non-prism measurement, and controls so that the flying vehicle system flies in the safe flight area based on the results of tracking measurement.
US09073627B2	Helicopter vibration control system and circular force generation systems for canceling vibrations A rotary wing aircraft including a vehicle vibration control system. The vehicle vibration control system includes a rotary wing aircraft member sensor for outputting rotary wing aircraft member data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub member rotating relative to the nonrotating body, at least a first nonrotating body vibration sensor, the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor outputting at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor data correlating to vibrations, at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator, the at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator fixedly coupled with the nonrotating body, the at least first nonrotating body circular force generator controlled to produce a rotating force with a controllable rotating force magnitude and a controllable rotating force phase, the controllable rotating force magnitude controlled from a minimal force magnitude up to a maximum force magnitude, and with the controllable rotating force phase controlled in reference to the rotary wing aircraft member sensor data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub rotating relative to the nonrotating body wherein the vibration sensed by the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor is reduced.
US09073621B2	Aircraft comprising an insulation system for thermal and acoustic insulation An aircraft includes an insulation system for thermal and acoustic insulation. The insulation system includes a cabin, an outer skin, a sound insulating unit, and a heat insulating unit. The sound insulating unit is designed to acoustically insulate the aircraft. The heat insulating unit is designed to thermally insulate the aircraft. The sound insulating unit and the heat insulating unit are arranged between the cabin and the outer skin.
US09073619B2	Security door and security area A security door comprises a frame structure, having a lateral surface in which a plurality of doorways are constructed. A first doorway has a first width along an inner circumference of the frame structure, and lateral surface portions delimiting the first doorway in a first direction and a second direction, opposing the first direction, along the inner circumference of the frame structure have a second width. A lock element is received in the frame structure and comprises a first segment, movable along the frame structure inner circumference relative to the frame structure, and a second segment, movable independently of the first segment along the inner circumference relative to the frame structure. The first segment is dimensioned so that, in a position in which it closes the first doorway, it also closes a second doorway adjacent to the first doorway in the first direction along the frame structure inner circumference.
US09073617B2	Pipeline system and ballast water treatment system using same The invention relates to a pipeline system for transporting a biocide solution from a reactor device (1) for generating biocide solution to a treatment device (5) for introducing the biocide solution into a ballast water flow in a ballast water line (92, 94) having a transport line system (11, 42, 54) between the reactor device (1) and the treatment device (5) of the ballast water treatment system. The invention is characterized by a pressurized water line system (8, 44) connecting a pressurized water source (2) to the transport line system (11, 42, 54) at the connection thereof to the reactor device (1), and by a flush water line system (9, 30, 40) connected to the transport line system (11, 42, 54) at the connection thereof to the treatment device (5).
US09073616B1	Marine engine cowling A marine outboard engine includes an engine having a front, back, top and two lateral sides. A cowling, covering the engine at least partially, includes a central support structure fixedly connected to at least one of the engine, a swivel bracket, and an exhaust system. The central support structure extending across at least a portion of the front, top and back of the engine defines at least partially a space through which at least a portion of at least one of its lateral sides is accessible. The space is selectively covered by at least one side panel which is at least partially selectively connected to the central support structure and at least partially disconnectable therefrom to reveal the portion of the at least one of the lateral sides of the engine while the central support structure extends across at least the portion of the front, top and back thereof.
US09073615B2	Propulsion arrangement in a ship An exemplary propulsion arrangement is disclosed which includes two propulsion units situated side by side at the stern of a ship at opposite sides of a center line of the hull of the ship. Each propulsion unit can include a hollow support structure attached to the hull, a chamber attached to the support structure, an electric motor within the chamber, a propeller connected through a shaft to the electric motor, and a pivotably supported rudder at the rear end of the chamber. Each propulsion unit can be mounted in a toe-out position forming a horizontal tilt angle (β) of 0.5 to 6 degrees to the center line (CL) of the hull.
US09073613B2	Protective boat rub rail system A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.
US09073609B2	Anchor and keel apparatus for hull with channel The present invention is directed to an apparatus that allows a boat to be anchored and keeled. The invention has a member that can rotate about a first axis from a stowed position to an anchored position. Or the members may be placed downwardly in the ground floor of the body of water, for keeling. The hull of the vessel has a channel for the rotation or movement of the member within the channel.
US09073608B1	Multi-position lounge seat for marine vessels A seating system for watercraft having a base supporting a seating surface and a backrest pivotably attached to the base. The backrest pivots above the seating surface to provide a plurality of selectable seating positions. The backrest is pivotably attached to the base an arm attached to the side of the backrest. The arm engages a guide member attached to the base, the guide member having one or more positional slots corresponding to the plurality of selectable seating positions. The backrest can be positioned upright, at an angle, or flat with respect to the seating surface to provide a plurality of seating configurations including simultaneous forward and aft seats, an aft-facing lounge seat, and a sunpad. The seating surface comprises hingeable seat cushions permitted access to storage compartments inside the base. The seating system can be installed adjacent to a bulkhead on a watercraft to provide an aft-facing lounge seat.
US09073606B2	Valve assembly for a bilge pump system A valve assembly for a bilge pump system having first and second bilge pumps each connected to a single hull outlet includes a valve body having a first inlet port for connection to the first bilge pump, a second inlet port for connection to the second bilge pump, and an outlet port for connection to the hull outlet. A first one-way valve operates at the first inlet port for allowing flow into the first inlet port to the outlet port and preventing flow out of the first inlet port from the second inlet port and/or the outlet port. A second one-way valve operates at the second inlet port for allowing flow into the second inlet port to the outlet port and preventing flow out of the second inlet port from the first inlet port and/or the outlet port. The valve assembly enables the second bilge pump to be connected to the single hull outlet and eliminates the need to cut an additional outlet opening in the hull.
US09073604B2	Snowmobile suspension A suspension system for a snowmobile has a rail for engagement with an endless drive track, and first and second suspension arms having upper ends adapted for pivotally connecting to the chassis and lower ends pivotally connected to the rail. The upper end the second suspension arm includes a shaft. A first shock absorber is operatively pivotally connected between the first suspension arm and the rail. A second shock absorber is operatively pivotally connected between the rail and the second suspension arm. Left and right brackets are connected to the shaft on either side of the second shock absorber. The shaft has a bent portion between the left and right brackets.
US09073603B2	Multi-ratio transmission system with parallel vertical and coaxial planet gears A multi-ratio transmission system with parallel vertical and coaxial planet gears is provided, including: multiple planet gear sub-systems, a coupling assembly, a setting element, a setting element controller, an annular gear, a cylindrical casing, a sprocket and a central axle. The planet gear sub-systems are disposed coaxially in series along a first axis. Each of the planet gear sub-system includes a sun gear and at least one planet gear. The coupling assembly transmits the rotation between every two adjacent planet gear sub-systems. The setting element optionally engages with the sun gear. The annular gear is engaged to the planet gear and is installed onto a one-way clutch. The cylindrical casing encloses the planet gear sub-systems. The sprocket is installed onto the one-way clutch for connecting an external transmission system. The central axle enables the hollowed tube of the setting element controller to rotate around the central axle.
US09073601B2	Electric motor assisted bicycle and systems and components thereof An electric motor assisted bicycle is provided having a fork, a frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and pedals drivingly coupled to at least one of the front and rear wheels to enable human powered motion of the bicycle. The bicycle further includes a plurality of bearings uniformly spaced around a perimeter of a rim of one of the front and rear wheels and an electric motor drive system coupled to the bicycle to selectively provide electric motor assisted motion thereof. The electric motor drive system includes an electric motor coupled to the bicycle and a drive cog drivingly coupled to the electric motor, the drive cog positioned to sequentially engage the plurality bearings when driven by the electric motor to power the bicycle in a motor assisted manner. Other bicycle systems and components and related methods are also provided.
US09073599B2	Crank systems and methods A crank system of the present disclosure has a first crank assembly that is coupled to a first end of a first axle and coupled to a first pedal. The crank system further has a second crank assembly coupled to a second end of the first axle and a second pedal. Additionally, the crank system has a rotating wheel fixedly coupled to the first crank assembly and the second crank assembly such that as the first and second pedals are actuated by a user, the rotating wheel rotates thereby actuating a chain and inducing motion in a vehicle.
US09073598B2	Foldable bicycle crank A foldable bicycle crank includes a crank having outer and inner ends, a central shaft passing through two axial holes of the inner end and an axial hole of the outer end, a crank head rotatable around the central shaft by a limited angle, and a slider. A piercing hole is on one side of a flank mortise between the two vertical axial holes. A tenon is formed on a recess at the inner end. A pedal hole and a vertical axial hole are on the crank head, and a tenon is on a recess on the crank head. At least one mortise and a protrusion are formed on the slider. An elastic member is placed into a room on a top portion of the protrusion which can be positioned into or can pass through the piercing hole. A press button in the room pushes against the elastic member.
US09073597B2	Crank systems and methods A crank system of the present disclosure has a rotating bar that is fixedly coupled to a first end of a first axle and for actuating a wheel, a first crank assembly coupled to the first end of the first axle and coupled to a first pedal, and a second crank assembly coupled to a second end of the first axle and a second pedal. The first crank assembly and the second crank assembly are coupled to the first axle such that the rotating bar is aligned with a wheel gear assembly adapted for rotating the wheel when the first pedal and second pedal are at their zenith and nadir positions, alternatively.
US09073594B2	Motorized foldable scooter A motorized foldable scooter has a frame, at least a front and rear wheel connected to the frame, a seat supported by the frame, a steering arrangement for the front wheel, and an electric motor, driving the rear wheel through a transmission. The frame has at least front and rear frame parts movably connected through a substantially vertical rotary axis to move the frame parts between an extended position of use and a collapsed resting position. The steering arrangement and the seat, and/or the front and rear frame parts are shaped such with respect to each other and the rotary axis that they at least partly nest in lateral direction of the scooter when the frame parts are in the collapsed resting position.
US09073592B2	Height adjustable seat tube with oil storage unit A height adjustable seat tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube is inserted into the outer tube. An end cap is fixed to the inner tube and a valve unit in the inner tube extends through the end cap and co-movable linearly with the inner tube. An inlet valve is connected to the inner tube. An oil tube is connected between the inlet valve and the valve unit. A first oil room is defined between the oil tube and the valve unit. An oil storage member is connected between a connection member and the end cap. A first air room is defined between the inlet valve, the oil storage member and the inner tube. A second oil room is defined between the oil tube, the oil storage member and the end cap. An oil path is in communication between the first and second oil rooms.
US09073586B1	Transverse sill reinforcement for a truck bed and method of making a sill reinforcement A sill reinforcement assembly is provided for a sill area of a pick-up truck bed that is supported on and connected to a pair of frame rails. A unitary one-piece aluminum reinforcement is secured to the frame rails below the pick-up truck bed by a frame bolt fastener. The unitary reinforcement includes a continuous tubular receptacle for the frame bolt. One or more transverse walls of the reinforcement are connected by one or more bridging walls to the tubular receptacle. The transverse walls are connected by one-sided fasteners to a laterally extending wall of transverse beams. The frame bolt extends through the truck bed floor, the tubular receptacle, the transverse beam and is secured to the frame rails below the pick-up truck bed.
US09073584B2	Deflector for increasing fuel efficiency of a vehicle An apparatus for increasing the fuel efficiency of a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a deflector configured to attach to a front bumper of the vehicle, the deflector comprising a first surface area facing towards the vehicle when the deflector is attached to the vehicle, the first surface area being a substantially rectangle shape, the first surface area having a width, a height and a vertical axis, the vertical axis substantially bisecting the width of the first surface area, a second surface area facing away from the vehicle when the deflector is attached to the vehicle, the second surface area being a substantially concave shape with respect to the vertical axis, and a recessed well configured to align with a hole on the front bumper of the vehicle.
US09073582B2	Multi-cornered strengthening members A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle comprises an eight-cornered cross section including sides and corners. The sides comprise four straight sides and four curved sides. A length of each straight side ranges from about 10 mm to about 200 mm and a length of each curved side is about 10 mm to about 200 mm.
US09073581B2	Working vehicle A working vehicle includes a traveling machine assembly, a drive unit, a bonnet configured to cover the drive unit, and a cover provided below the bonnet and configured to be removably attached to the traveling machine assembly, including a main body portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the traveling machine assembly, a first male engagement portion provided at a front end portion of the main body portion, a second male engagement portion provided at a rear end portion of the main body portion, and a third male engagement portion provided at a lower end portion of the main body portion.
US09073580B2	Transverse strut A transverse strut has two arms arranged in a V-shaped manner, and a first connecting element connects the two arms facing end regions thereof and for fastening the transverse strut in the front end of a motor vehicle. Second and third connecting elements are provided respectively at distal end regions of the arms. The second and third connecting elements are connected to the respective arms and function for the connection of the transverse strut. The arms and the connecting elements are formed as extruded profiles and/or formed sheet metal parts.
US09073577B2	Plates allowing adjustment of caster and camber An apparatus allows for the independent adjustment of caster and camber for vehicles utilizing MacPherson strut front suspensions. The apparatus has, in stacked arrangement, a fastener plate, a lower plate, and an upper plate. Camber adjustments are generally made by manipulation of the lower plate and caster adjustments are generally made by manipulation of the upper plate. The upper plate may be mounted in two different positions to allow for different camber adjustments, such as for competitive situations and non-competitive situations. The device utilizes a thrust bearing having a race in the upper face of the spring perch and an opposing race which mounts around the base of the bearing cup.
US09073575B2	Memory features for a manually adjustable apparatus A system is disclosed for manually pre-selecting and retrieving a position of an apparatus arranged inside a vehicle. The system includes an adjustment device operatively connected to the apparatus and configured to manually pre-select and lock the position of the apparatus relative to the vehicle. The system additionally includes a sensory signaling device operatively connected to the apparatus and selectively moveable within a predetermined range with respect to the vehicle. The sensory signaling device is configured to identify the pre-selected position of the apparatus and provide a sensory signal indicative of the pre-selected position, thereby facilitating the manual retrieval of the position without trial and error experimentation. A method for manually pre-selecting and retrieving a position of an apparatus arranged inside a vehicle is also disclosed.
US09073573B2	Steering system A steering system configured so that the possibility of occurrence of half-lock is significantly reduced is provided. A fastening mechanism has a pair of fastening members that fasten a pair of stationary side plates of a stationary bracket fixed to a vehicle body and a pair of movable side plates of a column bracket fixed to an upper jacket. A stationary tooth row is provided at only one location, that is, a first edge portion located on a steering member side of a tilt slot in a left stationary side plate. A second cam that serves as the fastening member has a first fastening portion that fastens the first edge portion adjacent to the tilt slot. A movable tooth row having teeth that are engaged with teeth of the stationary tooth row is provided in the first fastening portion.
US09073563B2	Reciprocating power tool A reciprocating power tool and drive mechanism with a drive shaft mounted for reciprocating movement relative to a housing along a center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft. The drive shaft has a front end adapted to attach to an external shaft or tool attachment, a rear end, and a slot oriented perpendicular to the center longitudinal axis of the drive shaft between the front and rear ends. A motor driven shaft imparts rotary movement to a pinion gear, which meshes with a crown gear to impart rotary motion to the crown gear about its center axis. A drive pin connected to the crown gear has an eccentric pin eccentrically offset relative to the center axis of the crown gear for engagement in the slot of the drive shaft so as to impart the reciprocating movement to the drive shaft on rotation of the crown gear.
US09073562B2	System and method for a simulation based movement planner A system and method of planning the movement of plural trains over a network of track by simulating the movement of the trains over the network of track.
US09073561B2	Railroad coupler mount An improved railroad coupler mount for attaching equipment, such as an end-of-train device (EOT), marker light, test gear, etc., to a railroad coupler. The mount is comprised of a pivoting lever with brace (a V- or U-shaped notch) that grips the rib between vertically spaced coupler coring holes and a lever tip that contacts the inner wall of the coupler top coring hole, a pad that bears against the exterior face of the coupler guard arm side and a mechanism that forcibly pivots the lever tip towards the pad on an axis roughly parallel to the coupler axis.
US09073560B2	System and method for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network A system for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network utilized by a consist has a processor configured to determine direct data transmission metrics for one locomotive of the consist. The processor receives direct data transmission metrics for the remaining locomotives of the consist and determines indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive based on the received direct data transmission metrics. The processor determines communication paths for the one locomotive by comparing the direct data transmission metrics for the one locomotive to the indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive.
US09073558B2	Tab welded turntable A turntable assembled from a plurality of flat sheet metal parts where the sheet metal parts include a series of voids and/or protrusions. The protrusions insert into the voids so that some flat sheet parts are disposed in a vertical orientation and some in a horizontal orientation, the vertical parts substantially perpendicular to the horizontal parts. The flat sheet parts are welded together to create a support structure with the voids and protrusions interacting to align the flat sheet parts within required manufacturing tolerances. One of the horizontally disposed parts has holes therein for attaching the support structure to a hub to create a rotating turntable.
US09073556B2	Fuel distribution system for multi-locomotive consist The disclosure is directed to a fuel distribution system for a consist. The fuel distribution system may have a first locomotive, a second locomotive, and a tender car. The fuel distribution system may also have at least one pump located onboard the tender car, and at least one fluid conduit attached to the at least one pump. The at least one fluid conduit may be configured to deliver gaseous fuel from the tender car to the first and second locomotives.
US09073553B2	Method for providing control system of vehicle A method of preparing a vehicle control system having an intended function by using at least two ECUs is provided. One of the at least two ECUs is used for adaptively incorporating a modified portion of the intended function of the vehicle control system through re-design in a short period, while the rest of the ECUs in the vehicle control system sustain and support an unchanging portion of the intended function of the vehicle control system.
US09073544B2	Control architecture for a multi-mode powertrain system A controller architecture for a vehicle including a multi-mode powertrain system includes an engine controller having a control routine for determining and executing engine torque commands responsive to a hybrid engine torque command, and a control routine for determining a propulsion axle torque command responsive to an output torque request. The controller architecture further includes transmission controller having a control routine for selecting and effecting operation of the passive transmission in a preferred gear responsive to the output torque request. The controller architecture further includes a hybrid controller having control routines for determining and executing torque commands for each of the non-combustion torque machines and for determining the hybrid engine torque command to achieve a desired axle torque in response to the propulsion axle torque command with the passive transmission operating in the preferred gear.
US09073540B2	Deceleration control system for a vehicle A system for decelerating a hybrid vehicle, the system includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT), a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal, a sensor for detecting a vehicle deceleration, a memory for storing a target deceleration corresponding to a coasting deceleration of the vehicle, and a processor. When the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are released, the vehicle coasts. If the vehicle deceleration does not match the target deceleration, the processor adjusts the torque output by the CVT so that the vehicle deceleration substantially matches the target deceleration.
US09073539B1	Auxiliary battery powered brake release assembly A vehicle connectable to an auxiliary power unit capable of energizing a pair of fail-safe brakes that arrest rotation of a pair of electric transaxles mounted to the vehicle. Each brake has an external connector and requires electrical power to assume a non-braked state that permits free rotation of an electric motor engaged to the brake and incorporated in each of the electric transaxles. The auxiliary power unit having first and second circuits and first and second connectors compatible with the external connectors of one of the brakes.
US09073534B2	Vehicle control system Disclosed is a vehicle control system capable of selectively setting one of a normal mode and a sport mode as a vehicle travel mode, wherein normal-mode and sport-mode target acceleration characteristics are set in such a manner that a sport-mode target acceleration is greater than a normal-mode target acceleration, when compared under the same conditions in terms of accelerator angle and vehicle speed, and a difference between the sport-mode target acceleration and the normal-mode target acceleration becomes smaller along with an increase in the vehicle speed, when compared under the same condition in terms of the accelerator angle.
US09073532B2	Homeostatic flying hovercraft A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control.
US09073530B2	Systems and methods for reflected inertia parking brake Systems and methods are disclosed for parking brake systems for use in, for example, an aircraft. In this regard, a system is provided comprising a parking brake system for an aircraft comprising an electric motor coupled to a high gear ratio transmission, a first clutch for engaging the electric motor to a propulsion transmission, and a second clutch for engaging propulsion transmission to an aircraft wheel. The high gear ratio transmission has a gear ratio sufficient to maintain the aircraft wheel in a stationary position.
US09073529B2	Braking calibration for vehicles Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for calibrating a braking system of a vehicle. The braking system has an electric motor, a pump, and a hydraulic accumulator. A speed of the vehicle is obtained, and a pressure within the hydraulic accumulator is measured. The pump is operated via an electric motor to provide hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic accumulator based on the speed of the vehicle and the measure of pressure of the hydraulic accumulator.
US09073528B2	Modulator block and electronic control brake system for vehicles having the same Disclosed is brake system technology such as a modulator block and an electronic control brake system for vehicles having the same which suppresses residual frictional force generated due to contact between pads and a disc by moving a part of fluid at the wheel brake side to a residual frictional force control unit so as to retract pads from the disc, so that the hydraulic volume is reduced.
US09073520B2	Connecting device for windscreen wipers The present invention relates to a connection device that is used for connecting a wiper blade (800) comprising an elastic wiper profile (6), an arc-shaped elastic metal vertebra (5) and a bracket (3) preferably directly fixed to the vertebra (5) at the longitudinal middle region, to a wiper arm (900) of which one end is connected to a motor in the vehicle, that comprises the bracket (3), an adapter (1) connected onto the said bracket (3) so as to rotate around the said rotational axis (901) and the free end (9) of the said wiper arm (900) that can be inserted and locked over the said adapter (1).
US09073516B2	Leveling jack for vehicle A leveling jack for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, includes a leveling piston and cylinder, a bi-directional, reversible pump, and a reservoir within a common sealed housing that does not require exterior fluid connections. The piston is extended from the housing to contact the ground and effect leveling by operating the pump in one direction, and is retracted into the cylinder by operating the pump in the other direction. Accordingly, the leveling jack is a self-contained unit, and does not require a central hydraulic unit and the necessary hoses between the jack and the central hydraulic unit as needed in the prior art.
US09073514B2	Self-locking seat belt retractor A self-locking seat-belt retractor for a vehicle has a U-shaped seat belt retractor frame (2) with two opposite frame pieces (2a, 2b) each with an opening (2c, 2d), in which a belt shaft (1) is rotatably mounted. A sensor device (3) is configured to actuate a locking device (4) to lock the belt shaft (1) if a predetermined vehicle deceleration is exceeded. A mass (6) is supported in a housing of the sensor device. The sensor device (3) with the housing (9) is held in a support element (7) mounted on the frame piece (2a) of the seat belt retractor frame (2). The support element (7) protrudes into an opening 25 on the frame piece (21) from one side with a portion receiving the sensor device (3). A cover element (11) closes the opening (25) from the other side of the frame piece (2a).
US09073510B2	Side airbag A side airbag with an outer skin includes a first side wall and a second side wall connected to one another along an edge. An outlet opening is located in the first side wall, and a closing element is located between the two side walls. The closing element has a covering section connected to the outer skin via at least one first connecting area and covering the outlet opening at least partially when the covering section lies against the first side wall.
US09073508B1	Driver airbag to steering wheel gap reduction A motor vehicle steering wheel has an airbag module received and mounted within a recess having an opening of a predetermined shape. A cover having an outer surface and inner surface is disposed over and proximate the airbag module and substantially occludes the opening of the recess. The cover has a predetermined shape corresponding to the shape of the opening of the recess and an outer edge corresponding to an inner edge of the recess. The outer edge of the cover comprises a flexible loop proximate the inner edge of the recess about the outer edge of the cover.
US09073507B2	Steering lock device An auxiliary lock structure (6) includes: an auxiliary lock member (61) arranged inside a frame (2) and configured to shift between an auxiliary lock position to engage with a lock member (5) and prevent a shift of the lock member (5) and an auxiliary lock release position to allow the shift of the lock member (5); an auxiliary biasing unit (62) configured to bias the auxiliary lock member (61) from the auxiliary lock release position toward the auxiliary lock position; and a trigger (31) provided on an inner surface of a cover (3) mounted to the frame (2), and configured to engage with the auxiliary biasing unit (62) and hold the auxiliary lock member (61) in the auxiliary lock release position.
US09073505B2	Occupant determination apparatus using load sensor A load sensor detects a load of an occupant on a seat of a vehicle and provides a load signal. A determination section determines a physical size of the occupant by classifying the load signal into a subject class among a plurality of classes ordered from small to large based on threshold loads and performs an inter-class transition of the subject class from a transition source class into a transition destination class based on change of the received load signal. When (i) both the transition source class and the transition destination class belong to an airbag-inflating class that enables inflating of an airbag, and, simultaneously, (ii) the transition destination class is smaller than the transition source class and immediately adjacent to the transition source class, the determination section makes the determined class remain in the transition source class.
US09073504B2	Vehicle immobilizer method and system A system and method of immobilizing a vehicle include receiving a driver presence signal and a transmission state signal and commanding a transmission tie-up in response to the driver presence signal and the transmission state signal. In one embodiment, controlling a transmission element to tie-up a transmission includes braking approximately simultaneously a combination of transmission elements to inhibit rotation of a transmission output and maintaining transmission line pressure to maintain the transmission tie-up when an engine is off.
US09073503B2	Front structure of vehicle body A bumper reinforce extending in the vehicle width direction is connected to front ends of side member main bodies extending in the front-rear direction of a vehicle body. The bumper reinforce is provided, at end portions thereof in the vehicle width direction, with projecting ends projecting outward in the vehicle width direction from connecting portions connecting the bumper reinforce and bumper stays. The projecting ends are each provided with a gusset extending toward the rear side of the vehicle body. A catcher is fixed to the outside surface of the side member main body on the rear side of the gusset. The catcher is located at a position corresponding to a mount portion of a side member main body serving as a fixing portion for a power train unit.
US09073497B2	Power generation control apparatus in vehicle A power generation control apparatus in a vehicle includes: a power generator generating power when driven by an internal combustion engine; an electric storage apparatus charged by the power generator; a current sensor measuring a charge and discharge current value; an SOC computation portion estimating an SOC in the electric storage apparatus on the basis of the measured charge and discharge current; a generation voltage computation portion determining a generation voltage of the power generator so that the SOC in the electric storage apparatus becomes a target SOC; a target SOC computation portion setting the target SOC; and a generation cost computation portion calculating an amount of consumed fuel per unit generation output on the basis of an operating point of the internal combustion engine. The target SOC set by the target SOC computation portion is changed according to the calculated amount of consumed fuel per unit generation output.
US09073495B2	Attachment clamp for utility vehicle cargo box An attachment clamp for a utility vehicle cargo box with a cylindrical bar along a top surface of the sidewall. The attachment clamp includes an inner plate positioned inside the sidewall, and an outer plate hinged to the inner plate and positioned outside the sidewall. Each of the inner plate and outer plate including a bar gripping element to grip the bar along a top surface of the sidewall. A handle is connected to the plates and pivotable to move the inner and outer plates together to a clamped position around the bar or apart to an unclamped position. The handle may include a lobe that cams the plates together and enters a recess in the outer plate in the clamped position, and a spring urging the inner and outer plates apart toward the unclamped position.
US09073493B1	Method and apparatus for adjusting view mirror in vehicle According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method for adjusting a view mirror in a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a first angle of the view mirror, capturing an image of a head of a driver, determining, from the captured image, a viewing distance and a perpendicular distance between a location in the head and the view mirror, calculating a view angle based on the viewing distance and the perpendicular distance, wherein the view angle is an angle between a direction orthogonal to the view mirror and a view direction associated with the location in the head and the view mirror, determining a second angle of the view mirror based on the first angle and the view angle, and adjusting the view mirror from the first angle to the second angle.
US09073490B2	Method of coating a rear glass substrate for an electrochromic mirror reflective element A method of coating a rear glass substrate for an electrochromic reflective element includes providing a fixture having a recess and a masking element extending from a perimeter region of the recess over a portion of the recess. The masking element includes a disc portion and an arm portion extending between the disc portion and the perimeter region of the recess of the fixture. A rear glass substrate is positioned in the recess and the masking element extends over and is spaced from the surface of the glass substrate. The glass substrate surface is coated with a mirror reflector coating. The masking element is shaped such that the mirror reflector coating is deposited at the surface behind the arm portion but is substantially not deposited behind the disc portion so as to establish a window region through the mirror reflector coating at the glass substrate surface.
US09073485B2	System and method of controlling refraction in windshield based on driver ocular prescription Technique for implementing a liquid crystal layer installed in a transmissive object installed in a vehicle. More specifically, a control system is configured to activate a liquid crystal layer that has been installed a vehicle. The control system then determines an ocular prescription strength of a driver, and sets a refractive index of one or more liquid crystal layers disposed within the liquid crystal layer to adjust a refractive index of the windshield to correlate with the determined ocular prescription strength.
US09073480B2	Turning direction indicator In a turning direction indicator, a count section which counts a number of rotations in a case where an indication operation section is operated to a position indicating one turning direction and the one turning direction is displayed and where the steering wheel is rotated one time or more in the one turning direction. The counted number of rotations is stored. A determination section determines whether the stored value is a predetermined value indicating that the number of rotations is 0 in a case where the steering wheel is operated in the one turning direction and thereafter operated in another turning direction and where the steering angle becomes a predetermined angle or less. A cancellation section does not cancel display of the turning direction if the stored value is determined as being not the predetermined value, and otherwise cancels the display of the turning direction.
US09073479B2	Light emitting wheel hub The present inventive compact generator, light emitting wheel hub has an improved light and armature assembly that simplifies manufacturing, improves function and durability of the light emitting wheel hub. The inventive wheel hub is useful for such wheels used in skate board, roller skate, in-line roller skate, wheel chair, and like apparatus.
US09073478B2	Energy absorbing headlamp assembly and a resettable headlamp assembly An energy absorbing headlamp assembly and a resettable headlamp assembly are disclosed. The assemblies include a first component and a headlamp assembly supported by the first component. The assemblies also include an energy absorbing device operatively coupled to the headlamp assembly and the first component to absorb energy when a first force is applied to the headlamp assembly. For the energy absorbing headlamp assembly, the device includes a link and a biasing mechanism coupled to each other such that the biasing mechanism continuously applies a second force to the link to bias the link to a first position when the headlamp assembly is in an initial position and a second position when the headlamp assembly is in a displaced position. For the resettable headlamp assembly, the device allows movement of the headlamp assembly from the displaced position back to the initial position when the first force is removed.
US09073477B2	Vehicle approach notification device In a vehicle approach notification device for notifying approach of a vehicle by emitting a notification sound according to a synthetic sound signal composed of a plurality of frequency components from a speaker, a vehicle speed specifying portion specifies a speed of the vehicle, and a synthetic sound signal generating portion generates the synthetic sound signal. The synthetic sound signal generating portion generates the synthetic sound signal such that the frequency component that belongs to a second frequency range in which a variation in sound pressure outputted from the speaker is equal to or smaller than a predetermined magnitude is shifted according to a change in the speed of the vehicle, without shifting the frequency component that belongs to a first frequency range in which the variation in sound pressure outputted from the speaker is greater than the predetermined magnitude.
US09073476B2	Multifunctional strip for motor vehicle A multifunctional strip for a motor vehicle includes a panel element having a strip-shaped configuration and constructed for outputting first and second items of information which differ from one another; and at least one actuator for outputting an acoustic signal as one of the items of information. The multifunctional strip can be arranged on the outside of the body of the motor vehicle.
US09073475B2	Cargo and vehicle ramp loading system Disclosed is an adjustable-length, variable-tracked ramp loading system attachable to a stationary loading dock or to the bed of any of a variety of trucks, said ramp loading system functioning to assist with the loading of assorted types of cargo including mowing equipment, wheeled vehicles, construction equipment, supplies, materials, and other objects of dimensions compatible with the size of the ramps which comprise the ramp loading system installed. The system is constructed and operates with a minimum of two (2) extendable ramps, each ramp reinforced with four lengthwise I-beams. Each ramp is manually pulled out from its individual bridge, which bridge itself is stored inside horizontally-oriented primarily longitudinal housing channels attached to the bed of the truck or loading dock. The ramps may be extended and angularly lowered at varying distances from the rear of the truck bed or dock.
US09073466B2	Vehicle seat There is provided a vehicle seat having an air passage formed to extend in an in-plane direction in a pad for supporting a body of an occupant. The vehicle seat includes a seat frame which supports a peripheral portion of the pad from a rear side thereof; and a support body which is supported by the seat frame and is configured to elastically support, from a rear side, a high-load portion of a center of the pad on which a body pressure of the occupant is concentrated, wherein the air passage is formed at a position avoiding the high-load portion of the pad supported by the support body.
US09073465B2	Removable and stowable head restraint A seat assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The seat assembly includes a seat back portion and a removable and stowable head restraint. The seat back portion has a first surface and is configured to occupy one of an upright seating position and a folded cargo position. The head restraint is configured to be coupled to the first surface of the seat back portion. The head restraint is configured to occupy one of a deployed position and a stowed position. The head restraint remains secured to the seat back portion in each of the deployed position and the stowed position. Specifically, the head restraint occupies the stowed position when the seat back portion occupies the folded cargo position.
US09073464B2	Vehicle mounted printer station A vehicle mounted printer station is made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top of a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest.
US09073462B2	In-situ foam core vehicle seating system and method of manufacture A seating system for use with a vehicle includes a first seat component having a skin having a thermal bond to an in-situ foam core. The first seat component maximum displacement is less than 160 mm when tested according to a test method in ECE R17 regulation for luggage retention with a 20 times the force of gravity crash pulse. A method of manufacture the seat back system is also recited.
US09073461B2	Motor vehicle seat A motor vehicle seat has a seat frame and a backrest frame that is connected pivotably to the seat frame at the sides via fittings. The fittings are screwed to the backrest frame. A screwing direction of at least one screw runs in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A significantly improved force flux in the event of a rear or front impact of the motor vehicle can thereby be achieved.
US09073460B2	Road finisher and seat console A road finisher includes an operator's seat arranged on a seat console. The seat console is adjustable on an operator's stand platform between different, locked working positions, namely by means of a locking device with a lock bolt which is shiftable between a disengaged position and an engaged position relative to at least one bolt receptacle. The lock bolt is shiftable by means of a movably mounted pivot lever which comprises at least one actuating end with at least one foot pedal and a shifting end acting on the lock bolt.
US09073459B2	Collapsible support device and child safety seat therewith A collapsible support device adapted to be installed on a child safety seat is disclosed. The collapsible support device includes a first supporting part and a second supporting part. The second supporting part is pivotally connected to an end of the first supporting part to be capable of being collapsed to the first supporting part. Another end of the first supporting part is pivotally connected to the child safety seat. The first supporting part is selectively rotated relative to the child safety seat to be located at one of a use position and a storage position. The second supporting part is selectively rotated relative to the first supporting part to be located at one of a supporting position and a collapsed position. The collapsible support device has advantages of simple structure and providing operation convenience to users. Additionally, a child safety seat having the collapsible support device is also disclosed.
US09073457B2	Vehicle seat latch A lock for a vehicle seat has a catch which is pivotable about a catch axis between a release position and a locking position in order to cooperate with a locking bolt or a locking clip of a vehicle structure, and has an ejector. The ejector has a spring element disposed in a housing of the lock. The ejector can be brought into abutment against the vehicle structure or the locking bolt or locking clip by a biased spring element.
US09073456B2	Vehicle seat A vehicle seat with a height adjustable seat bottom, comprises side frames (30) which constitute the seat bottom, front links (5) and rear links (6) pivotally connected to the side frames (30), slide rails (4) disposed under the side frames (30) to form a four-bar linkage with the side frames (30), the front links (5) and the rear links (6), and an operation unit (7) including an operation knob (71 B) configured to be operated to make a rotational motion which actuates the four-bar linkage for adjustment of a height of the seat bottom. The operation unit (7) includes a pinion gear (73) configured to be rotatable coaxially with the operation knob (71B) provided at one of the pair of side frames (30), and the front links (5) include a sector gear portion (51) configured to engage with the pinion gear (73), such that rotation of the pinion gear (73) causes the front links (5) to pivot.
US09073446B2	Electric vehicle supply equipment with storage connector An electric vehicle charging system includes a housing, an electric vehicle supply circuit disposed within the housing and constructed and arranged to provide power to an electric vehicle from a power source, and a storage connector movably attached to the housing and configured to engage an electric vehicle charging connector. The storage connector may be configured to rotate between a first position to hold the charging connector to the housing and a second position for insertion/removal of the charging connector. The storage connector may be configured to engage a latch on the electric vehicle charging connector to hold the charging connector to the storage connector.
US09073445B2	Relay control system for electric vehicle and method for controlling relay of electric vehicle A relay control system for an electric vehicle includes an electric power line, a relay, an operation member, a state sensor, a rotational speed detector, a shift position detector, and a relay disconnection permitting device. The state sensor is configured to sense that a signal circuit through which a signal related to a state of the operation member flows is changed into a disconnecting operation state. The rotational speed detector is configured to detect a rotational speed of the electric motor. The shift position detector is configured to detect a shift position of the electric vehicle. The relay disconnection permitting device permits disconnection of the relay based on the rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detector and the shift position detected by the shift position detector if the state sensor senses that the signal circuit is changed into the disconnecting operation state.
US09073439B2	Electric vehicle supply equipment Electric vehicle supply equipment includes an enclosure, an electric vehicle supply circuit for providing a flow of current to an electric vehicle, a charge circuit interrupting device, the charge circuit interrupting device arranged to interrupt the flow of current to the electric vehicle, a grounding monitor circuit, the grounding monitor circuit coupled to grounding conductors, the grounding monitor circuit having a grounding output signal, a ground default detection circuit, the ground fault detection circuit coupled to current carrying conductors, the ground fault detection circuit having a fault detection output signal, a controller, the controller coupled to the grounding monitor circuit, the ground fault detection circuit and the charge circuit interrupting device, the controller arranged to control the charge circuit interrupting device, and logic arranged to receive the grounding and fault detection signals and the control signal, and assert a close signal based upon the grounding and fault detection signals.
US09073437B2	Device and method for controlling rechargeable battery, including warning a user to subject the rechargeable battery to a diagnosis The calculation unit converts into a battery age each parameter calculated for a different factor of degradation of a battery. If at least one of the battery ages has reached an upper limit age, the determination unit determines that it is necessary to conduct a battery diagnosis. Once it has been determined that it is necessary to conduct the battery diagnosis, the display control unit causes a display device to display a diagnosis request message. After displaying the diagnosis request message has started if there is no result of the battery diagnosis received the electric power limiter unit limits electric power charged to and discharged from the battery. After the electric power charged to/discharged from the battery is limited if there is no result of the battery diagnosis received the start-up prohibition unit prohibits starting a system driving the vehicle.
US09073435B2	Vehicle display systems with visual warning management A vehicle diagnostic and display system includes a vehicle diagnostic system including one or more sensors and a diagnostic processor that receives a signal from the one or more sensors indicative of a vehicle condition and determines if a warning condition is present based on the signal. A vehicle display system includes a first display, a second display and a display processor that displays a visual warning received from the diagnostic processor on only one of the first and second displays.
US09073434B2	Method for operating a forward-guiding driver assist system in a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle A method for operating a forward-guiding driver assist system, in particular an ACC system, in a motor vehicle having a clutch pedal as a driver-operated actuator for manually operating a clutch and an additional clutch actuator includes the steps of performing with the driver assist system at least one driving intervention for controlling the speed of the motor vehicle, determining a desired clutch slip, when controlling the speed, and controlling the additional clutch actuator for automatically disengaging and engaging the clutch commensurate with the determined clutch slip.
US09073433B2	Vehicle control system A vehicle control system comprising a control device having a plurality of positions, a processing device, and a display device. The control device is configured to transmit data regarding a position of the control device when an object is proximate to the control device. The processing device is configured to receive the data from the control device, identify the control device transmitting the data, and transmit data regarding the first position and identity of the control device. The display device is configured to receive the data from the processing device, visually display a virtual control having a plurality of positions, and allow adjustment of the plurality of positions of the virtual control to at least a second position of the virtual control, wherein the second position is different from the first position.
US09073432B2	Disconnectable driveline for all-wheel drive vehicle A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, and a drive module having a torque transfer device and a limited slip clutch assembly.
US09073424B2	Stator holding plate with inverter fastening function A stator holding plate (1) for a wheel hub drive system, in particular for an electric and/or hybrid vehicle, which stator holding plate has a stator fastening portion (S) for the fastening of a stator (103, 105) of an electric motor to the stator holding plate (1) and has an inverter fastening portion (I) for the fastening of an inverter (30) to the stator holding plate (1). A wheel hub drive system equipped with the same.
US09073422B2	Weatherstrip assembly and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing a weatherstrip assembly may include forming an elongated reinforcement member, forming an elongated seal member, and trimming ends of the seal member and the reinforcement member. The reinforcement member and the seal member may be formed from first and second materials, respectively. The seal member may be formed around the reinforcement member such that the reinforcement member is at least partially embedded in the seal member. The seal member may include a plurality of sealing lips. The ends of the seal member and the reinforcement member may be trimmed using a laser cutter that is movable in multiple axes.
US09073418B2	Rollo assembly and open roof construction provided therewith A rollo assembly is provided, comprising a rotatable winding shaft and a flexible sun screen having forward and rearward ends. The rearward end of the sun screen can be wound on or off the winding shaft and the forward end of the sun screen is provided with an operating beam. The winding shaft is received in a housing that comprises an opening for the passage of the sun screen with a length at least substantially corresponding with a transversal width of the sun screen. The operating beam at its side facing towards the housing carries a sealing member extending above the sun screen transversally over a length at least substantially corresponding with the length of the opening in the housing, for engaging the housing when the sun screen is maximally wound onto the winding shaft.
US09073417B1	Tonneau cover clamp A tonneau cover clamp is provided for clamping a tonneau cover to a rail of a vehicle. The rail of the vehicle has a downwardly facing flange and an outwardly facing flange. The tonneau cover clamp includes a bracket, a clamp arm, a handle and a clamp member. The bracket is coupled to a transverse frame member of the tonneau cover. The handle and clamp member are collectively rotatably coupled to the clamp arm. The clamp member has an upward cam and a side cam integrally formed thereon. The clamp member is configured to engage the rail upon rotation of the handle such that concurrently (i) the upward cam slidably engages the downwardly facing flange to urge the tonneau cover downwardly and (ii) the side cam slidably engages the outwardly facing flange to urge the tonneau cover outwardly.
US09073416B2	Adjustable bail arm coupling A bail arm assembly for a retractable tarp or cover system for a container, comprises a lower arm configured to be pivotably mounted relative to the container, an upper arm configured to support the tarp or cover, and an adjustable coupling connecting the lower arm to the upper arm. The adjustable coupling includes a pair of opposing engagement faces configured to permit selective adjustment of the angular relationship between the lower and upper arms at discrete angular intervals.
US09073415B2	Sunshade device A sunshade device disposed in an opening of a vehicle includes a pair of winding devices, a sheet-like shade member wound in each of the winding devices and drawable therefrom; a frame member disposed at a draw-out end of each shade member so as to extend along an end edge thereof; and a sealing member that closes a portion between the draw-out ends of the side shade members in a closed-shade state where the draw-out ends of both shade members are abutted with each other in a substantial center of the opening of the vehicle. The frame of the other side shade member includes a hollow cross-sectional portion extending along the end edge of the draw-out end of the other side shade member, and the sealing member is brought into contact with the hollow cross-sectional portion.
US09073414B2	Removable bow end for a cover system A bow end is provided for a retractable cover assembly for a container, the container having an open top and a side rail extending along each side of the container, and the cover assembly having a tarpaulin sized to cover the open top in an extended position, the cover assembly including a plurality of arcuate bows attached to the cover assembly and configured to support the tarpaulin and to span the width of the container. The bow end is engaged to the each end of each arcuate bow and comprises a one-piece body defining a bow receiving portion with a bore configured to receive an end of the arcuate bow therein, the bow receiving portion including a surface arranged for sliding contact with a top rail when the bow end is engaged to an arcuate bow of the cover assembly. The one-piece body further includes an outboard portion integral with the bow receiving portion and extending substantially vertically downward from the bow receiving portion when the bow end is engaged to an arcuate bow of the cover assembly, the outboard portion extending vertically below the top rail of the container and defining an opening for receiving a drive cable of the cover assembly.
US09073413B2	Vehicle door structure A vehicle door structure equipped with a slide door that opens and closes a partial area of a door opening portion provided in a side portion or a rear portion of a vehicle body and a swing door that opens and closes the other partial area of the door opening portion along with the slide door, the vehicle door structure comprising: a slide door handle that is provided in the slide door so as to open and close the slide door; a swing door lock mechanism that locks the swing door to the vehicle body when the swing door is fully closed; and a swing door lock release mechanism that releases the locking of the swing door with respect to the vehicle body when the full opened state of the slide door is detected.
US09073412B2	Utility vehicle occupant side retention system A utility vehicle occupant side retention system includes a net assembly having a lower edge sliding along a guiderail secured to the utility vehicle. A rear edge of the net assembly may be attached to at least one rear attachment point on a roll over protection structure of the utility vehicle, and a front edge may be releasably attached to a front attachment point on the roll over protection structure. The guiderail may be sloped sufficiently to a vertical peak so the front edge of the net assembly may be releasably attached to the front attachment point on the rollover protection structure only if a part of the lower edge slides forwardly and upwardly to a forward end of the guiderail.
US09073410B2	Motor vehicle body Above a belt line, a motor vehicle body exhibits a windshield segment, a rear segment and a roof segment that is connected with the rear segment so that it can be displaced in a displacement direction, which in a first configuration bridges an intermediate space between the windshield segment and rear segment, and in a second configuration overlaps the rear segment. The roof segment can be swiveled out of the first configuration around a roof segment axis into an intermediate position, in which a rear edge of the roof segment extends under a front edge of the rear segment without any overlap in the displacement direction.
US09073408B2	Register vane air deflector and method A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning register for use in an automotive vehicle has a hollow housing having an inlet, an outlet, and an inner housing wall. A plurality of pivotable vanes are disposed proximate the outlet, including an outermost vane disposed proximate the inner housing wall that is pivotable to an extreme position. A deflector is disposed between the inner housing wall and the outermost vane, such that the deflector substantially blocks airflow between the inner housing wall when the outermost vane is in the extreme position.
US09073406B2	Air conditioner controlling device for vehicle An air conditioner controlling device for a vehicle may include a knob rotatably installed on the front of a case, a cylindrical cam rotatably installed inside the case, interlocked with a shaft of the knob, and having a slot formed in an outer surface thereof, and a lever having one end rotatably mounted to the case and the other end insertedly coupled to the slot of the cylindrical cam to thereby reciprocate the cylindrical cam at the time of rotation of the cylindrical cam, wherein the lever may be insertedly mounted in a portion of the slot formed along the outer surface of the cylindrical cam, and a mounting position and angle of the lever may be thus adjusted, such that a reciprocation direction of the lever may be freely adjusted.
US09073403B2	Hybrid component A hybrid torsion beam axle assembly is provided, which includes a steel torsion beam. An end cap is fastened to an end portion of the steel torsion beam, and a cast trailing arm is cast about the end portion of the steel torsion beam including the end cap. In this way, the cast trailing arm is positively and rigidly secured to the steel torsion beam.
US09073400B2	Motor vehicle multi-link suspension system including a transverse leaf spring A motor-vehicle multi-link suspension system includes, for each wheel, two lower transverse arms and a substantially longitudinal or inclined lower arm, each having one end pivotally connected to a respective wheel support and the opposite end pivotally connected to the motor-vehicle structure. A leaf spring is arranged transversally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the motor-vehicle. The leaf spring is supported by elastic supports arranged symmetrically at intermediate positions between the center of the leaf spring and the ends thereof. Ends of the leaf spring are pivotally connected to upper parts of the two wheel supports. Two jack-type shock absorbers have opposite ends swingably connected to the respective wheel support and the motor-vehicle structure. The end portions of the leaf spring also fulfill the function of triangular upper transverse arms of the multi-link suspension. Preferably the leaf spring is made of a composite material.
US09073398B2	Vehicle control device A vehicle control device includes a variable-damping-force shock absorber, a front wheel speed sensor, a rear wheel speed estimation device, a damping force control amount calculation device configured to calculate a damping force control amount for the variable-damping-force shock absorber according to frequency scalar quantities, when the front wheel speed detected by the front wheel speed sensors and the size of an amplitude of a frequency of the rear wheel speed estimated by the rear wheel speed estimation device are frequency scalar quantities, and a damping force control device configured to control the damping force of the variable-damping-force shock absorber on the basis of the damping force control amount calculated by the damping force control amount calculation device, the rear wheel speed estimation device prohibiting the estimation of the real wheel speed when a vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a high vehicle speed threshold value.
US09073385B2	Plasma processing method for substrates A substrate placement process uses a tray in which a plurality of substrate receiving holes are provided to receive substrates and which has substrate support portions protruding from inner walls of the substrate receiving holes. The tray is placed onto a tray support portion of a substrate stage and places substrates onto substrate holding portions, respectively, so that edge portions of the substrates projected beyond end edges of the substrate holding portions and are apart from the substrate support portions. The first plasma processing process reduces internal pressure of a chamber and supplies a process gas thereto to fulfill plasma processing for the individual substrates. A second plasma processing process with the tray and the individual substrates placed on the substrate stage, reduces the internal pressure of the chamber and supplies a process gas to fulfill plasma processing so that by-products stuck to edge portions of the substrates and the substrate support portions due to the first plasma processing process are removed. By the removal of by-products stuck to the edge portions of the substrates and the tray during plasma processing, product quality is improved.
US09073384B2	System for affixing a pattern onto a substrate, and corresponding method The invention relates to a system (1) for affixing a pattern (2) onto a substrate (3), said system (1) including a transfer means (4) to which said pattern (2) is attached, and a pressing means (5), said system (1) being characterized in that it includes a means (6) for aiding in the positioning of the pattern (2) relative to the substrate (3), said aiding means (6) including a first member (7) rigidly connected to the substrate (3) or to the pressing means (5) and a second member (9) rigidly connected to the transfer means (4), said first and second members (7, 9) being designed in such that engagement is established therebetween that prevents the possibility of the members moving away from each other. The invention can be used for depositing decorative and/or functional elements onto a substrate.
US09073378B2	Particulate collecting pad A portable pad. The pad providing a surface having a raised portion to barricade particles disposed thereon. The pad includes a clip configured to hold a document on the surface.
US09073375B2	Erasing apparatus An erasing apparatus includes a conveyance path configured to convey a sheet on which an image is formed with a coloring agent which is erased by heating. A first erasing unit is disposed on the conveyance path and is configured to heat the sheet when the sheet is conveyed between a first heating component and a first press component. A second erasing unit is disposed on the conveyance path downstream from the first erasing unit and is configured to heat the sheet when the sheet is conveyed between a second heating component and a second press component. A control section is configured to control a temperature of the first heating component at a first temperature at which the image on the sheet can be erased and to control a temperature of the second heating component at a second temperature lower than the first temperature.
US09073368B2	Liquid discharging apparatus Provided is a liquid discharging apparatus that includes a rotating drum which has a medium wound around a part of an outer circumferential surface thereof and transports the medium in a circumferential direction and in which the medium is wound at a first position and a second position in an axial direction of the rotating drum, a transport portion which transports the medium which passes through the first position to the second position on the rotating drum, liquid discharge portions which discharge liquid onto the medium at the first position and the second position, and a position correction unit which corrects the axial position of the medium at the second position by adjusting a transport direction of the medium transported by the transport portion.
US09073367B2	Printer A label printer capable of keeping the printed contents from exceeding the bounds of the label. The printer (10) detects the leading edge of a sheet of paper (1) as well as eye marks using a detecting sensor (70). Cueing is performed by a control unit (40). When the difference between the length of the sheet of paper (1) from the leading edge to the first eye mark and the length of the sheet of paper (1) from the first eye mark to the second eye mark is less than a threshold value, printing is started from the first label and when the difference is at or above the threshold value, printing is started from the second label.
US09073365B2	Conveyor device and image forming apparatus A conveyor device includes a support portion in which a through hole is formed and which is configured to support a to-be-conveyed medium; a negative pressure chamber configured to cause negative pressure to act on the to-be-conveyed medium through the through hole to suck the to-be-conveyed medium to the support portion; and a conveyance section configured to convey the to-be-conveyed medium sucked to the support portion. The negative pressure chamber includes a wall in which a communication hole to communicate the negative pressure chamber with the air is formed. The conveyor device further includes a shutter configured to slide on the wall of the negative pressure chamber to open/close the communication hole.
US09073361B2	Liquid ejection apparatus A liquid ejection apparatus includes: a liquid ejection head; a first conveyor for conveying a recording medium in a first direction to a recording position; a second conveyor disposed downstream of the recording position; a third conveyor for returning the recording medium to the first conveyor; and a dryer disposed at a drying position located downstream of the recording position in the first direction. A controller controls: image recording on a first surface of the recording medium opposite its second surface (first processing); the second conveyor to convey the recorded recording medium in the first direction until its upstream edge portion reaches a downstream side of the drying position in the first direction (second processing); the second conveyor to convey the recording medium in a second direction (third processing); and image recording on the second surface (fourth processing). The dryer dries the recording medium in the second processing.
US09073357B1	Indirect inkjet printer and blower for treatment of a hydrophilic layer on an image receiving surface in the indirect inkjet printer An inkjet printer includes a blower that directs heated air flow towards a layer of a hydrophilic composition on an image receiving surface. A controller regulates the operation of the blower with reference to image data of ink drops on an image receiving member to control a dryness level of the hydrophilic composition layer.
US09073356B2	Liquid treatment agent coating device for inkjet printer, method of operating liquid treatment agent coating device, and image forming system Disclosed is a liquid treatment agent coating device including a coating roller that coats a recording medium with a liquid treatment agent; a pressing roller that cooperates with the coating roller to nip and convey the recording medium; a first container that holds the coating roller and the liquid treatment agent, wherein the first container has an opening portion in the vicinity of a nip portion between the coating roller and the pressing roller; a second container that accommodates an amount of the liquid treatment agent held in the first container, wherein the second container has second airtightness that is greater than first airtightness of the first container; a removal channel extending from the first container to the second container; a first on-off valve disposed in the removal channel; and a return channel extending from the second container to the first container.
US09073354B2	Printer control method and printer A printer has a fluid ejection head, an opening/closing mechanism that is disposed opposite the inkjet head, and suction holes arrayed in the conveyance direction of the recording paper, and opens and closes the suction holes. A printer control method has steps of detecting the position of the leading end of the recording paper before starting conveyance of the recording paper; reading the next recording paper conveyance speed Vpf; calculating a delay time Tdl for starting the opening/closing mechanism after recording paper conveyance starts based on the position of the leading end of the recording paper and the recording paper conveyance speed Vpf; determining the time when the opening/closing mechanism starts operating based on the delay time Tdl; and starting the opening/closing mechanism at the start time and opening the suction holes.
US09073346B1	Method for thermal head energizing time control at astable voltage First fixed value is set as decreasing variable number C and second fixed value corresponding to measured resistance value of a thermal head is determined as constant K(R). Energization of the thermal head is started immediately after start of printing period and the energization is kept until lapse of pulse application time calculated based on chopping duty ratio determined based on thermal head voltage and the constant K(R). Engergization of the thermal head is stopped at lapse of the pulse application time and withheld until lapse of unit time. Calculation value (C(V)×K(TH)) calculated based on temperature and voltage of the thermal head is decremented from the current decreasing variable number C to obtain renewed decreasing variable number C. When the renewed decreasing variable number C is larger than 0, serial processes of calculating pulse application time, keeping and withholding energization of the thermal head are repeated.
US09073342B2	Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes: a recording head having a recording element row in which multiple recording elements are disposed, with recording elements at dispersed positions in the recording element rows as blocks; a scanning unit configured to scan the recording head in a main scanning direction; a time-division driving unit configured to drive the recording elements in increments of blocks; a storing unit configured to store recording data; an obtaining unit configured to obtain information relating to the inclination of the recording element row relative to the main scanning direction; and a changing unit operable to change, in increments of individual recording elements, the storage position in the main scanning direction of recording data stored in the storing unit that is to be provided to recording elements of a group, which is configured of consecutive recording elements in each block in the recording element row, based on the obtained information.
US09073337B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus and method of circulating liquid A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a storage unit which stores liquid, a head unit which ejects the liquid onto a medium, a plurality of supply flow paths which supplies the liquid to the head unit from the storage unit, a plurality of bypass flow paths which straddles the supply flow paths which are different from each other, and a controller which circulates the liquid in a circulating flow path which is configured only by the supply flow path and the bypass flow path among the storage unit, the head unit, the supply flow path, and the bypass flow path.
US09073335B2	Control system, control device, and method of controlling a control device The possibility of information acquired from a recording device not being correct can be detected. A management server 20 has an information reader 63 that reads related information stored in nonvolatile memory 74 of an ink cartridge 13, an information acquisition unit 62 that acquires related information by communication from a coupon printer CP, and a information comparison unit 64 that compares the related information read by the information reader 63 with the related information acquired by the information acquisition unit 62.
US09073332B2	Inkjet recording apparatus, multifunction device, and ink cartridge container An inkjet recording apparatus, including an ink cartridge, an ink cartridge container, a tray with a supporting surface, and a slider member, is provided. The slider member is slidable on the supporting surface along a first direction, which is an orientation from a front side toward a rear side of the inkjet recording apparatus, or a second direction, which is an orientation orthogonal to the first direction. The ink cartridge container includes a container compartment to contain the ink cartridge in a position on at least one of an upstream side and a downstream side of the slider member with regard to the second direction, and a bridging section connected with the container compartment and placed on an upstream side of the slider member with regard to the first direction in a position to spread over the slider member with regard to the second direction.
US09073330B2	Printer and liquid transfer method A printer includes an ink storage unit that stores an ink; a head unit that ejects the ink onto a medium; a plurality of supply flow channels for supplying the ink from the ink storage unit to the head unit; a plurality of bypass flow channels hung between the supply flow channels which are respectively different; a maintenance solution storage unit that stores a maintenance solution; and a controller that causes the ink to circulate inside a circulation flow channel which is configured only by the supply flow channel and the bypass flow channel among the ink storage unit, the head unit, the supply flow channel and the bypass flow channel, and that causes the maintenance solution to flow from the maintenance solution storage unit into a section located further to the downstream side of the supply flow channel than the circulation flow channel, and into the head unit.
US09073324B2	System for fabricating an inkjet printhead A system for fabricating an inkjet printhead that includes an apparatus for depositing a protective coating on an aperture plate unit, the aperture plate unit including a plurality of outlet apertures in the aperture plate unit, the apparatus including a protective coating source and a protective coating dispensing device, and a processor that is programmed to control an automated process for coating an inner surface of each of the plurality of outlet apertures with the protective coating. The protective coating dispensing device coats the inner surface of each of the plurality of outlet apertures by dispensing a measured amount of the protective coating to completely clog each of the plurality of outlet apertures by at least one of spraying the aperture plate unit with the protective coating and rolling the protective coating onto the aperture plate unit.
US09073315B2	Image forming apparatus and method of driving and controlling head An image forming apparatus includes a head drive control unit configured to generate a drive waveform including drive pulses in time series, select one or more drive pulses from the drive waveform according to a droplet size, and provide the selected drive pulses to a pressure generation unit configured to generate a pressure for pressurizing a liquid in a liquid chamber. The drive waveform includes a pulling-in waveform element to be selected first. The pulling-in waveform element allows the individual liquid chamber to expand to an expanding state smaller than before start of contraction for droplet ejecting. The drive pulse includes an expanding waveform element that allows the liquid chamber having expanded in the pulling-in waveform element to expand to the expanding state before start of contraction for droplet ejecting, and a contracting waveform element that allows the liquid chamber to contract.
US09073308B2	Piezoelectric element, inkjet device using same, and application method thereof The piezoelectric element includes first and second sheets 30 and 40 that are stacked and burned. In this stacked state, a second electrode 60 is located on a first long side 30a having a first non-electrode region 51. Thus, before a conductive film 100A is formed, the end face of a first electrode 50 and the end face of the second electrode 60 are exposed on lateral surfaces 20b and 20d on the same side and can be observed thereon. Slits 91 are formed at certain intervals in a lengthwise direction X. The conductive film 100A is formed so as to apply a voltage between the second electrode 60 exposed on a front surface 20a and ends 20ab and 20ad, thereby driving the piezoelectric element only with connection from the front surface 20a.
US09073307B2	Printing apparatus, printing method and printed matter A printing apparatus includes a first nozzle through which to discharge color ink to form a first dot, a second nozzle through which to discharge at least one of white ink, clear ink, and first glitter ink to form a second dot, a third nozzle through which to discharge second glitter ink, lower in diffuse reflection rate than the ink discharged from the second nozzle, to form a third dot, in which an image to be visually recognized from the opposite side of an image formation side via a printable medium is formed by forming a glittering base layer, resulting from the third dot, on a color image and the second dot, after forming the color image, resulting from the first dot, on the printable medium and forming the second dot on the first dot making up the color image.
US09073305B2	Recording method Provided is a recording method of discharging ink including resin and a solvent to a heated recording medium to record an image on the recording medium by an ink jet recording apparatus, in which an absorption amount of the ink per unit mass of the recording medium is equal to or less than 1.0, and a wetting index of the recording medium measured based on JIS K6768 is equal to or more than 46, and when the wetting index is set as x, and the absorption amount of the ink per unit mass of the recording medium is set as y, a relationship of y≧0.002x−0.027 is satisfied.
US09073303B2	Method of, and apparatus for, processing sheets of different formats A method of processing sheets of different formats, including feeding the sheets of different formats in a feeding direction one behind the other, and at a certain feeding speed, to at least two collecting drums, the at least two collecting drums each having cylindrical lateral surfaces, driving each of the at least two collecting drums about a respective axis of rotation at a circumferential speed, the circumferential speed corresponding to the feeding speed of the sheets, temporarily securing at least some of the sheets on one of the at least two collecting drums to form a sheet stack, detaching the sheet stack from the at least one of the at least two collecting drums, and bringing together the sheets or the sheet stack detached from the at least one of the at least two collecting drums with sheets or a sheet stack detached from another one.
US09073297B2	Method for manufacturing transparent, heat-resistant gas-barrier film The present invention provides a process for producing a transparent heat-resistant gas-barrier film capable of exhibiting a good gas-barrier property and maintaining good properties even after heat-treated at a temperature of 250° C. or higher, in a simple manner at low costs without need of a large size facility and a number of steps. The process for producing a transparent heat-resistant gas-barrier film according to the present invention includes the steps of coating a polysilazane-containing solution onto at least one surface of a transparent polyimide film formed of a polyimide containing a specific repeated unit; and calcining the coated solution at a temperature of 180° C. or higher to laminate a silicon oxide layer obtained by the calcination on the transparent polyimide film.
US09073294B2	Method for sealing a water-soluble film by applying a sealing solution Disclosed herein are sealing solutions for sealing water-soluble films, in particular aqueous mixtures including one or more polymeric solvents such as polyols. Aqueous sealing solutions including a relatively dilute solvent for one or more polymeric components of the water-soluble film (e.g., water-soluble polymeric components thereof, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)) can exhibit one or more benefits, including a reduction in dissolution of the film by the sealing solution and an increase in seal strength. Also disclosed are sealed articles formed with the sealing solutions, for example water-soluble packets containing various liquid or solid compositions.
US09073293B2	Resin composition, method for production thereof and multilayered structure An object of the present invention is to provide an EVOH-containing resin composition which has superior appearance characteristics and long-run workability in melt molding and enables occurrence of yellowing etc., in melt molding to be inhibited particularly, even in melt molding at high temperatures of, for example, no less than 260° C. Further provided is a multilayered structure molded from the composition. The present invention provides a resin composition containing (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, (B) a carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylate ion, and (C) a metal ion, wherein the component (B) includes (B2) a multivalent carboxylic acid and/or a multivalent carboxylate ion, and the molar ratio (B2/C) of the multivalent carboxylic acid and the multivalent carboxylate ion (B2) to the metal ion (C) is 0.002 or greater and 2 or less.
US09073289B2	Honeycomb structural body A honeycomb structural body has a central part, an outer-circumferential part and a boundary-partition wall. The central part has central basic-cell walls and central reinforced-cell walls. The outer-circumferential part has outer-circumferential basic-cell walls and outer-circumferential reinforced-cell walls. The body satisfies R1/P1≧0.5, R2/P2≧0.5, T10≧T20, T11>T21, T3>T10, T3>T20, T3≧T11 and T3>T21, where R1 indicates a distance from the boundary-partition wall toward a radially-inward direction of the body, P1 indicates an average cell-pitch in the central part, R2 indicates a distance from the boundary-partition wall toward a radially outward direction of the body, P2 indicates an average cell-pitch in the outer-circumferential part, T10 indicates an average-thickness of the central basic-cell walls, T20 indicates an average-thickness of the outer-circumferential basic-cell walls, T11 indicates an average-thickness of the central reinforced-cell walls, T21 indicates an average-thickness of the outer-circumferential reinforced-cell walls, and T3 indicates an average-thickness of the boundary-partition wall.
US09073288B2	Method of producing a fiber-reinforced plastic With respect to fiber-reinforced plastics in which a base member is at least partially reinforced with a continuous fiber-reinforced resin member, there is provided a fiber-reinforced plastic in which the continuous fibers forming the continuous fiber-reinforced resin member do not bend, and, further, the base member and the continuous fiber-reinforced resin member are made to favorably adhere to each other, as well as a method of producing same. Provided is a fiber-reinforced plastic in which at least a portion of the base member is laminated with, as a reinforcement member, the continuous fiber-reinforced resin member. An adhesion layer comprising a thermoplastic resin is present between the base member and the reinforcement member, the adhesion layer making the two adhere to each other. With respect to the thermoplastic resin of the reinforcement member, assuming Tg1 denotes its glass transition point if it is an amorphous plastic, or Tm1 its melting point if it is a crystalline plastic, and with respect to the thermoplastic resin of the adhesion layer, assuming Tg2 denotes its glass transition point if it is an amorphous plastic, or Tm2 its melting point if it is a crystalline plastic, then Tg1>Tg2 or Tm2, or Tm1>Tg2 or Tm2.
US09073287B2	Organic/inorganic multi-layered gas barrier film The present invention employs the totally printable process to fabricate an organic/inorganic multi-layered laminate gas barrier film. Such totally printable process is simple with lower costs. Moreover, through the pattern design, the adhesion between the organic and inorganic layers is improved.
US09073283B2	Corrugating roller for the manufacture of corrugated cardboard A corrugating roller, for the manufacture of corrugated cardboard, has a rotation axis and a corrugation. The corrugation has corrugation peaks and corrugation troughs as well as corrugation flanks, which connect the corrugation peaks and the corrugation troughs with each other. The corrugating roller has an air discharge device with an air collection groove, which is open outwardly in a radial direction, runs at least section-wise around the rotation axis, intersects at least some of the corrugation peaks and is limited by a first and a second side wall, which face each other. The air discharge device has an air connection channel, which extends from the side walls of the air collection groove, and an air suction channel, which is in flow connection with the air connection channel and can be subjected to negative pressure.
US09073278B2	Geodesic pneumatic tire with braided carcass A pneumatic tire includes a carcass with a plurality of ply cords braided into an interlaced structure. Each of the ply cords follows a geodesic path from a first sidewall portion across a crown portion to a second sidewall portion. The pneumatic tire also includes a rubber layer encasing the carcass and including a tread adjacent the crown portion. The pneumatic tire does not include any beads because the plurality of carcass plies is folded onto itself at each of the first and second sidewall portions. Thus, the benefits of geodesic plies and braided ply construction are achieved by the pneumatic tire.
US09073274B2	Molding apparatus having an in-mold shutter An in-mold shutter (140) for embedding in an injection mold (100, 200, 300) is described herein. The in-mold shutter (140, 240, 340, 440, 540) includes a shutter actuator (148, 548) that is configured to selectively engage a first mold shoe (130) of the injection mold (100, 200, 300) with a platen of a mold clamping assembly (996) to hold the first mold shoe (130) in an extended position (E), along a mold-stroke axis (X), during a step of molding a first molded article (102A) in the injection mold (100, 200, 300). Also described herein is a molded article transfer device (150, 250) for use with the injection mold (100, 200, 300). The molded article transfer device (150, 250) includes a shuttle (154) that is slidably arranged, in use, within the injection mold (100, 200, 300). The shuttle (154) defines a first aperture (156A), at least in part, that alternately accommodates: (i) a first mold stack (106A, 206A, 306A) arranged therein; and (ii) a first molded article (102A) received therein with opening of the first mold stack (106A, 206A, 306A).
US09073272B2	Process for the production of a profile made of composite material fibers that has a half-nail-head or nail-head cross-section A process for the production of a fiber profile (32) that is designed to fill in a space with a nail-head-shaped or half-nail-head-shaped cross-section that originates from the assembly of preforms in a T shape, of which at least one includes a curvature radius at the junction zone of the preforms, includes: supplying powder-coated fibers (28) to a preforming station (30) where the powder is activated and the fibers (28) move into a passage whose shapes are adapted to those of the desired profile, and then making the preformed fibers move into a shaping station (34) where the fiber profile (32) is cooled and shaped by circulating in a cavity whose shapes are adapted to those of the desired profile.
US09073261B2	Apparatus and method for forming three-dimensional objects using linear solidification An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device is shown and described. In certain examples, the linear solidification device includes a laser diode that projects light onto a scanning device, such as a rotating polygonal mirror or a linear scanning micromirror, which then deflects the light onto a photohardenable resin. As a result, the linear solidification device scans a line of solidification energy in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the direction of travel of the laser diode. In other examples, the linear solidification device is a laser device array or light emitting diode array that extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of travel of the array.
US09073256B2	Method of manufacturing a part made of composite material and tool for the implementation thereof A method and apparatus for manufacturing a composite material part from a preform of fibers pre-impregnated with resin. The method includes laying the preform on a laying surface of a tool with a peripheral shoulder, covering the preform with a conforming plate delimited by a peripheral edge which extends beyond the peripheral flank of the preform over the entire periphery of the preform, using shims calibrated to position the conforming plate, the shims being arranged between the support surface of the peripheral shoulder and the peripheral edge of the conforming plate, removing the calibrated shims, arranging a seal connecting the conforming plate and the tool all around the preform, and polymerizing the preform.
US09073250B2	Apparatus and methods for producing a ceramic green body An apparatus for producing a green body of ceramic-forming material can comprise a support device including at least one air bearing including a support surface with a plurality of apertures. In one example, the support surface is configured to circumscribe greater than 180° of a support area for the green body. In another example, the plurality of apertures include at least a quantity of apertures oriented with a fluid emitting axis extending at an oblique angle with respect to an extrusion axis. In still another example, the air bearing is adjustable. Methods for producing a green body also provide an air cushion between a support surface and the green body.
US09073248B2	Injection moulding plastic components with a slit A method of injection molding a plastics component includes providing a first mold member with a mold cavity, which is defined by an internal surface, and a second mold member with an external surface whose shape is complementary to the shape of the mold cavity. Either the internal surface or the external surface carry an elongate formation with an elongate apex. The method includes advancing the second mold member into the mold cavity such that the apex is spaced from the opposed one of the internal surface and the external surface by a predetermined distance and the internal surface of the first mold member and the external surface of the second mold member together define a mold space. Molten polyolefin material is then injected into the mold space to substantially fill it. The predetermined distance is so dimensioned that the polyolefin material does not completely fill the space between the apex and the opposed surface and the slit is thus formed.
US09073246B2	Coinjection hot runner injection molding system A coinjection molding apparatus is disclosed that provides first and second material melt streams to a nozzle. The nozzle defines a first material melt passage for receiving the first material melt stream, a second material melt passage for receiving the second material melt stream and an outer layer melt passage, which receives a portion of the first material melt stream from the first material melt passage. The first material melt stream from the first material melt passage forms an inner layer of a molded article, the second material melt stream from the second material melt passage forms a core layer of the molded article, and the first material melt stream from the outer layer melt passage forms an outer layer of the molded article, wherein the three melt streams combine prior to entering a mold cavity.
US09073245B2	Receptacle manufacturing A method of manufacturing a product, including extruding a parison, and separating the parison into parison halves by cutting a partially expanded parison or by pulling apart a longitudinally weakened parison, and forming the parison halves against corresponding mold halves. The method may also include applying a film against the parison halves and/or the mold halves, and forming the film and parison halves against the mold halves to produce multi-layer product halves. Apparatuses for performing the method are also disclosed.
US09073244B2	In-mold labeling system for containers A container or other article is integrally molded to a labeling assembly. The labeling assembly includes a release surface for releasably supporting an adhesive label for identifying a feature of the container. A method of making a container having an in-mold labeling assembly is also disclosed. A labeling assembly is provided in a mold cavity so that the top face of the labeling assembly faces away from the hollow mold cavity. Moldable material is introduced into the mold cavity to form the container and the formed container is integrally molded to the labeling assembly. A method for tracking the contents of a container using such an assembly is also provided.
US09073243B2	Fiber optic cables with access features and methods of making fiber optic cables Cables are constructed with extruded discontinuities in the cable jacket that allow the jacket to be torn to provide access to the cable core. The discontinuities can be longitudinally extending strips of material in the cable jacket.
US09073241B2	Injection molding process and compositions with improved sealing characteristics for mold-in-place gaskets The present disclosure relates to liquid injection molding of a curable gasket composition to form mold-in-place gaskets. The curable gasket composition is prepared from at least an actinic radiation curable acrylic component and (meth)acrylate-functionalized silica.
US09073236B2	Tile saw A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis. A table is slidingly disposed on the first rail and a support assembly is disposed on the base. A saw assembly is supported by the support assembly and includes a motor, and a cutting wheel driven by the motor. The saw assembly is pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.
US09073235B2	Method for cutting workpiece with wire saw A method for cutting a workpiece with a wire saw includes running at least one saw wire in a lateral direction. A first abrasive grain slurry is supplied to the saw wire on two points that are separated by a predetermined distance in a lateral direction. Cutting of the workpiece is started by moving at least one of the workpiece and the saw wire relative to the other and bringing the workpiece into contact with the saw wire from above at a location between the two points on the saw wire where the first abrasive grain slurry is supplied. A second abrasive grain slurry is supplied to a part of an area where the saw wire meshes with the workpiece.
US09073231B2	Supports for a table saw blade assembly Supports for a table saw blade assembly are provided and each support includes an elongated L-shaped bracket releasably secured to the upper cutting surface and including a curved slot; a pivotal plate including a projection slidable in the curved slot, and two holes through the projection and the pivotal plate; a first clamping plate; and a second clamping plate. The first clamping plate, the bracket, the pivotal plate, and the second clamping plate are fastened together with the pivotal plate being capable of sliding along the curved slot.
US09073230B2	Method for controlling conveyance speed of sheet, method for manufacturing wearing article, apparatus for manufacturing wearing article, and wearing article A method for controlling a conveyance speed of a sheet comprises the steps of: setting a reference rotation angle; rotationally driving a drive motor (8) and a rotary cutter (15); detecting a marker (2a) of a backsheet (2); detecting a rotation angle of a rotary blade of a cutting member when the marker (2a) is detected; ascertaining an angular difference between the detected rotation angle and the reference rotation angle; and controlling rotational driving of the drive motor (8) to reduce the angular difference.
US09073226B2	Pivoting razor A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore.
US09073223B2	Robot A movable olfactory robot dog (1) includes an IMS unit (100) acquiring chemical substance-related information relating to chemical substances included in external air (19) respectively obtained from left and right nostrils (12L) and (12R), and an event monitoring unit (30) that determines the occurrence of an event and occurrence direction of the event relative to the robot dog (1) based on a change in the chemical substance-related information respectively acquired at the left and right nostrils (12L) and (12R).
US09073216B2	Joint mechanism and robot having the same In a joint mechanism having at least one joint member connected to a connectable member via a joint to be rotatable in a range between an extended position and a bent position, it is configured to have a movable cover constituting a part of a joint member cover that covers the joint member and the movable cover is moved into interior of remaining portion of the joint member cover as the joint member is rotated relative to the connectable member about the joint from the extended position to the bent position. The joint mechanism can be suitably used in fingers of a hand of a humanoid robot.
US09073213B2	Method of determining failure of robot A failure of a robot can be determined while a production line is operating by determining when a motor output torque moving average value, which is an average value of N (N is a positive integer) pieces of motor output torque values, exceeds a first failure determination reference value, and an external force torque estimated moving average value, which is an average value of N pieces of external force torque estimated values, exceeds a second failure determination reference value.
US09073212B2	Apparatus and method for testing printed circuit board A printed circuit board testing method includes determining a position of a robot at a predetermined time interval and determining whether the determined position of the robot is within a preset position range. The method determines whether one or more shielding boxes are open according to unique identifiers of the shielding boxes stored in a storage system when the determined position of the robot is within the preset position range. The method obtains a predetermined path of each determined open shielding box from the storage system when one or more shielding boxes are open. The method further determines a shortest predetermined path among the obtained predetermined paths, and transmits a control signal including the determined predetermined path to the robot.
US09073210B2	Information processing method, apparatus, and computer readable medium An apparatus executes movement control that causes a robot arm equipped with a camera to move up to an object, thereby enabling a manipulator to move to an object quickly, accurately, and stably as a control system. Specifically, when the object is not detected, the apparatus executes teaching playback control to cause a manipulator to move along a path up to a target position set in advance based on a position of the object. When the object is detected, the apparatus defines a position closer to the object than the target position as a new target position, sets a new path up to the new target position, executes teaching playback control to cause the manipulator to move along the new path until a switching condition for switching the movement control is fulfilled. When the switching condition is fulfilled, the apparatus executes visual servo control.
US09073208B2	Gripper apparatus and method for controlling the same A gripper apparatus and its control method are provided. The gripper apparatus includes at least one gripper unit, and each gripper unit is configured with a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. In addition, there is an elastic part disposed at the joint of the first and the second connecting rods, an encoder and a controller. Thereby, the controller is enabled to control the gripper apparatus to move toward an object in a first mode so as to enable the gripper unit to engage the object and thus exert a force upon the object. Consequently, the elastic part is deformed and the deformation of the elastic part is measured and encoded by the encoder into a force information to be transmitted to the controller for enabling the controller to switch the control of the gripper apparatus into a second mode according to the force information.
US09073204B2	Link actuation device An output member is connected with an input member through three sets of link mechanisms for alteration in attitude. The link mechanism includes end portion link mechanisms on an input side and an output side, respectively, and an intermediate link member. The link mechanism is such that a geometric model of each of the link members expressed by lines represents such a shape as an input side portion and an output side portion relative to a center of the intermediate link member are symmetrical with each other. By actuating two or more sets of the link mechanisms by means of a link mechanism drive source, the attitude of the output member is controlled. Through the inside of an arrangement of the link mechanisms, a flexible wire is provided for transmitting a rotational force in a direction of arrangement of the input and output members.
US09073203B2	Marking tool A hand-holdable marking tool comprising a housing, a plate-like reference piece locatable against a surrounding frame; and a marking implement having a marking point movable to a pre-determined distance away from the reference piece. The hand-holdable marking tool may be a hand-holdable door marking tool (2) used against a door frame. The invention further provides a method of marking a door in comparison with a corresponding door frame.
US09073202B2	Burglarproof tool fitting holder device A burglarproof tool fitting holder device is formed with a side latch to tightly fasten a tool fitting for the effects of hanging show and protection against burglars. The device includes a tool fitting holder body and a burglarproof fixture unit. When the tool fitting holder body combines with the tool fitting in one, the fixing pedestal combines with the fixing cover plate of fixture unit in one via the two sides of the tool fitting to fasten the tool fitting. Further, ribs added in the inner fringes of the fixing cover plate and fixing pedestal is exactly wedged into the groove on the side of tool fitting to secure the tool fitting between the fixing cover plate and the fixing pedestal for effective protection against burglars.
US09073200B2	Pliant removeable airbrush grip A grip for a handheld airbrush is described. The grip comprises pliant material piece having a first cylindrical passage that includes an open axial seam and a second cylindrical passage that is closed, where the second substantially cylindrical passage intersects the first substantially cylindrical open passage opposite the open axial seam. The pliant material piece fills area between ends of the first substantially cylindrical passage and of the second substantially cylindrical passage. The grip is installed with the second substantially cylindrical passage over the airbrush handle or stem and the first cylindrical passage around the cylindrical body with the airbrush toggle extending through the open axial seam. Depressed regions on opposite sides of the pliant material piece aid a user's grip. The grip may be employed with a secondary toggle grip for a toggle button of the airbrush.
US09073199B2	Pivot head wrench A pivot head wrench includes a handle, a head, a pivot pin, a linear motion mechanism and a lock mechanism. The pivot pin connects the handle and the head. The linear motion mechanism is disposed at the handle and includes a moving path, wherein the head is disposed in the moving path. The lock mechanism includes a groove and at least one protrusion, wherein one of the groove and the protrusion is disposed at the head while the other is disposed at the linear motion mechanism for engaging with each other, and the protrusion and the groove both are disposed in the moving path.
US09073193B2	C-type pliers A C-type pliers contains a body, two positioning members, and two working shafts. The body is comprises of two clamping handles pivoted together so as to form a pressing end and a working end, the two clamping handles have the two working shafts, and each clamping handle has a hole communicating with an orifice of the clamping handle. Each working shaft includes a recessed neck, and each positioning member includes a peg pivoted in the hole, and the peg has an arcuate fixing section driven by the peg which is rotated so as to insert into the orifice and to retain with the recessed neck of the each working shaft. The peg has a flat releasing section, such that when the peg is rotated so that the flat releasing section faces to the recessed neck of the each working shaft, the each working shaft is released from the peg.
US09073190B2	Device for pressing on a double clutch A device for pressing a double clutch (130) onto a transmission shaft arranged in a clutch housing (127) of a gearbox. The device is used for different embodiments of the clutch housing (127) of the double clutch transmission. The device includes a plurality of tie bolts (126, 126/1), stationarily connectable to the clutch housing (127), a pressing device (100), which is provided with an axially adjustable pressing rod (101) and can be brought into pressing connection with the double clutch (130) and a support device (1) connecting the tie bolts (126, 126/1) to the pressing rod. The support device (1) has a central mounting element (2, 3, 4), in which the pressing device (100) is mounted. The support device (1) has a plurality of support arms (5, 6, 7), which each mesh with one of the tie bolts (126, 126/1). The support arms (5, 6, 7) are mounted at the mounting element (2, 3, 4) about a pivot axis in parallel to the pressing rod (101) for the alignment of the pressing device (100) with the transmission shaft.
US09073188B2	Crimping machine system A crimping machine system including a set of crimping jaws placed in a circular array and defining a central axis; a flange structure configured to move in parallel with said central axis; a first power transmitting member equipped with inclined guide surfaces, placed between the jaws and the flange structure, and forcing the jaws to move radially towards the central axis; a circular structure configured to rotate around said central axis; and a second power transmitting member equipped with helical guide surfaces and placed between the circular structure and the flange structure, wherein while the circular structure rotates around the central axis, said power transmitting member is configured to force the flange structure to move in parallel with the central axis.
US09073181B2	Combined positioning device for side beam of stainless steel car roof The utility model provides a combined positioning device for a side beam of a stainless steel car roof, comprising an inner cavity positioning block (2), an external support body (3), an external positioning block (4), a push rod (5), and clamps (6), a top side of the inner cavity positioning block (2) fits in with a top inner portion of the side beam (7) of the car roof, the external support body (3) is adjustably connected to a surface of the inner cavity positioning block (2), the external positioning block (4) is adjustably connected to a surface of the external support body (3), an elongated nut of the push rod (5) is integrated with the inner cavity positioning block (2), and the clamps (6) are used to clamp two edges of the side beam (7) of the car roof. With the present utility model, the side beam of the car roof can be supported by fitting the inner cavity positioning block in with the top inner portion of the side beam of the car roof, and sizes such as width and height can be adjusted through adjustments of the external support body connected to the inner cavity positioning block, the external positioning block and the clamps.
US09073175B2	Method for the design of a technology for the abrasive waterjet cutting of materials Method for abrasive waterjet cutting of materials determines a constant of cuttability using an abrasive waterjet Kawj, according to version A, where three deformation parameters are measured on a test cut/sample, version B, where two deformation parameters are measured, version C where one parameter is measured, or a version D where the design is carried out by calculating Kawj according to Young's modulus or according to an ultrasonic wave speed of the cut material. This constant is subsequently input to an algorithm. The result of a calculation using the algorithm acquires sufficient numerical and graphical data to an optimum setting of parameters and are generally valid for all engineering materials, and further of data on cut quality, limit depth of cuts and economical parameters, and also on mechanical properties of the cut material with regard to classification of the material into cuttability class.
US09073174B2	Electric handheld tool having an adjustable safety guard An electric handheld tool having a safety guard which is rotatably adjustably mounted thereto, and which further has a resilient latching means; a counter latching means borne by the electric handheld tool, and which cooperates with the latching means; and a stop means moveable between first and second portions and which cooperates with the latching means such that latching means, and counter latching means are either, on the one hand, held in engagement, or are released from engagement so as to permit selective movement of the safety guard.
US09073173B2	Method for shape modification of polishing pad A polishing pad shape measured by a polishing pad shape measuring apparatus is modified into a target shape of a polishing pad by using a dressing tool so that a wafer has a desired surface shape. The invention is a method for shape modification of a polishing pad 14 for polishing a workpiece into a desired surface shape, comprising: a measurement step S9 of measuring a polishing pad shape in a state of being attached to a plate 12 by using a polishing pad shape measuring apparatus 10; a condition determination step S10 of selecting a dressing recipe capable of polishing the workpiece into a desired surface shape from a plurality of pre-provided dressing recipes based on the measurement result in the measurement step S9; and a shape modification step S11 of dressing the polishing pad 14 by using the dressing recipe determined in the condition determination step S10.
US09073171B2	Polisher, pressure plate of the polisher and method of polishing A polisher, a pressure plate (20) of the polisher, and a method of polishing are disclosed. The pressure plate (20) includes a main body, an air bag (50) mounted to one surface of the main body to adjust a pressure applied from the main body to a polishing object, and a pad (16b) having a ring shape, mounted along a circumference of the one surface of the main body.
US09073170B2	Polishing apparatus having thermal energy measuring means A polishing is used for polishing a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer to a flat mirror finish. The polishing apparatus includes a polishing table having a polishing surface, a substrate holding apparatus configured to hold the substrate and to press the substrate against the polishing surface, and a controller. The substrate holding apparatus includes an elastic membrane configured to forma substrate holding surface which is brought into contact with the substrate, a carrier provided above the elastic membrane, at least one pressure chamber formed between the elastic membrane and the carrier, and an infrared light detector configured to measure thermal energy from the elastic membrane. The controller calculates an estimate value of a temperature of the elastic membrane using a measured value of the infrared light detector.
US09073165B2	Methods for grinding and polishing dried concrete using amorphous colloidal silica solution Systems and methods for treating concrete, which includes the steps of wetting a surface of concrete with a amorphous colloidal silica, allowing time for the colloidal silica to penetrate the concrete surface, and cutting the surface of the concrete with a bladed tool wherein the longitudinal blade portion is positioned approximately at an angle between 30 degrees and 90 degrees relative to the surface of the concrete.
US09073161B2	Dust-collecting device for power drill A dust-collecting device adaptive to a power drill comprises a container having atop a tapered portion, the tapered portion including an opening, the container having a through hole at bottom, and a positioning seat being raised around the through hole; a shaft assembly passing through the through hole, the shaft assembly having at least one bearing received in the positioning seat; a spring member being mounted around the shaft assembly; and a spacing member being coupled to one end of the spring member, the spacing member having a round hole for a bit of the power drill to pass therethrough and then pass through the shaft assembly and the opening, whereby, when the power drill drills, drill dust thus generated is guided by a taper of the tapered portion and converged in the container.
US09073160B2	Suction device and control method A suction device with a hand-held power drill is disclosed. The suction device has a housing and a locking mechanism for fastening the housing to a housing of the hand-held power drill. The suction device furthermore has a fan motor and a controller for the fan motor. The controller contains a sensor for detecting the operating state of an electric motor of the hand-held power tool. The controller is configured to activate the fan motor when the electric motor is in a rotating state of operation.
US09073153B2	Flux and solder material and method of making same A flux for use in soldering comprises a primary solids constituent present in an amount greater than about 50 wt. % and one or more secondary constituents that is selected from solvents, thickeners, and/or metal oxide reducing agents. The flux has a temperature profile in which the flux is in a non-flowable inactive state at temperatures at and below a maximum storage temperature that is above about 27° C., a liquid active state at an activation temperature, and a flowable inactive state in a deposition temperature range above the maximum storage temperature and below the activation temperature. A solder material comprises solder particles dispersed in the flux.
US09073150B2	Method for manufacturing a component by selective laser melting A method of manufacturing a component by selective laser melting and to provide heat treatment to the component is provided. The method includes building a heat treatment device adapted to provide a heat treatment to the component as part of the same selective laser melting for manufacturing the component and providing a heat treatment to the component by the heat treatment device.
US09073149B2	Method for fixing a component in a casing and assembly hereof A method of fixing a functional component (2) in a housing (4). During a first step, a first housing portion (1) is prepared in which a functional component (2), to be fixed, is arranged in a provisional fixing position. During a second step, a second housing portion (3) is brought into contact with the first housing portion (1) so that the functional component (2) is arranged in a joining direction (X) between the housing portions (1, 3). During a third step, material from at least one of the housing portions (1, 3) is melted in such manner that the functional component (2), located between the housing portions (1, 3), is gripped in position when a material-integral bond is formed between the housing portions (1, 3).
US09073148B2	Friction stir spot welding device and member support therefor A member support of a friction stir spot welding device has a backing piece having a bearing surface that contacts work-pieces, and a supporting body that supports the backing piece such that the backing piece tilts with the tilting of the work-pieces, which is in contact with the bearing surface. In the backing piece, the amount of change in the position of the bearing surface on the extension line of the central axis of rotation between a state in which the bearing surface is in a reference state perpendicular to the central axis of rotation of a rotary tool and a state in which the bearing surface tilts in response to the tilting of the work-pieces, is less than or equal to a predetermined embedding amount with which the shoulder part of the rotary tool is embedded in the work-pieces.
US09073147B2	Laser machining head The invention relates to a laser machining head for a laser machining machine, comprising a mount (2) for a sensor part (3) formed from electrically conductive material, an outer insulation part (4) made from electrically insulating material, preferably made from plastic, for electrical shielding and an inner insulation part (5) inserted within the outer insulation part (4) as radiation shield, wherein the inner insulation part (5) is formed from metal and is electrically insulated from the sensor part (3).
US09073146B2	Pressure control method for spot welding apparatus There is provided a pressure control method for a spot welding apparatus. Upon spot-welding a workpiece while applying a preset pressure to the workpiece by a pressure actuator through a movable electrode and a fixed electrode holding a workpiece and applying a preset sub-pressure by a sub-pressure actuator through a sub-pressure unit, the workpiece is pressed with an initial pressure by the movable electrode and the fixed electrode, and an initial sub-pressure is applied through the sub-pressure unit. After that, the setting pressure is applied to the workpiece by the pressure actuator through the movable electrode and the fixed electrode, and the setting sub-pressure is applied by the sub-pressure actuator through the sub-pressure unit.
US09073139B2	Wire electrode drive pressure adjustment system and method A welding torch is provided that includes a motorized arrangement for advancing continuous electrode wires during welding. The torch has a pair of rollers that contact the electrode wire to force it through the torch during welding. A force adjustment selector is provided in the torch handle that allows the operator to alter the force or pressure applied to the electrode wire. Markings on the handle, or stops provided between the selector and the handle allow for easy adjustment and verification of the proper pressure or force applied for specific types of electrode wires.
US09073135B2	Method for slicing wafers from a workpiece A method for slicing wafers from a workpiece includes providing wire guide rolls that each have a grooved coating with a specific thickness, providing a fixed bearing respectively associated with each wire guide roll and providing a sawing wire including wire sections disposed in a parallel fashion. The wire sections are tensioned between the wire guide rolls and are moved relative to the workpiece so as to perform a sawing operation. The wire guide rolls cooled and the fixed bearings are cooled independently of the wire guide rolls.
US09073129B2	Cutting tool having replaceable cutting insert and replaceable cutting insert therefore A rotary cutting tool includes a replaceable cutting tip having a cutting portion structured to perform cutting operations on a workpiece and a first threaded portion disposed generally opposite the cutting portion. The cutting tool further includes a generally cylindrical tool body disposed about a central longitudinal axis. The tool body has a first end portion adapted to be coupled to a machine tool and an opposite second end portion having a second threaded portion cooperatively engaged to the first threaded portion. The second threaded portion is moveable with respect to the tool body in a manner that selectively couples the cutting tip to the tool body.
US09073128B2	Drilling tool The invention relates to a drilling tool (1) comprising a support shank (2) and an interchangeable cutting insert (3) which is fitted to the support shank (2) and which has an asymmetrical main lip (15) divided into a guide lip (10) having a supporting land (12) and a guide land (23) trailing the supporting land (12), and into a clearance lip (13) having a trailing clearance portion (14), wherein a guide land (28) and a supporting land (29) are formed on the lateral surface of the support shank (2) and continuously extend the guide land (23) and the supporting land (12), respectively, on the cutting insert (3) and additionally guide the drilling tool (1) on the inner wall of a drill hole during a drilling operation.
US09073127B2	Runoff safety device A runoff safety device is configured to prevent runoff of at least one of a chucking element and a tool from a spindle in a braking mode. The runoff safety device has at least one transfer unit and an imbalance compensating unit configured to at least reduce an imbalance of the transfer unit in a mode.
US09073121B2	Method for producing sintered compact In a method for producing a sintered compact, a composition containing metal powder and an organic binder is formed into a given shape. When baking is performed by using a baking furnace inside of which a jig containing silica is provided, a furnace atmosphere of the baking furnace is set to be an atmosphere of inert gas, a furnace pressure is controlled to be 0.1 kPa or more but 100 kPa or less, and the furnace pressure during baking is increased at a time when the process is in the middle of heating-up.
US09073120B2	Surface-passivated lithium metal and method for the production thereof A surface-passivated lithium metal, which has a composite top layer containing or consisting of at least two poorly soluble components containing lithium. Production of the surface-passivated lithium metal such that lithium metal below 180° C., thus in the solid state, is transformed into an inert, aprotic solvent with a passivating agent of the general formula Li[P(C2O4)−x/2Fx] where x=0, 2, or 4 is also disclosed.
US09073116B2	Carbon foam metal matrix composite and mud pump employing same A method for manufacturing a metal reinforced open cell carbon foam component comprises (a) placing a block of open cell carbon foam in a mold. The block comprise a plurality of interconnected pores distributed throughout the block. In addition, the method comprises (b) pouring a molten metal into the mold. Further, the method comprises (c) infiltrating the interconnected pores in the block during (b). Still further, the method comprises (d) allowing the molten metal to cool after (c) to form a metal reinforced open cell carbon foam casting.
US09073114B2	Enameling steel sheet, excellent in fishscale resistance and method of producing the same The present invention provides a non-aging enameling steel sheet having excellent fishscale resistance characteristics that is suitable for one-coat enameling and a method of producing the same. The enameling steel sheet comprises, in mass %, C: 0.010% or less, Mn: 0.03% to 1.30%, Si: 0.100% or less, Al: 0.010% or less, N: 0.0055% or less, P: 0.035% or less, S: 0.08% or less, O: 0.005% to 0.085%, Nb: 0.055% to 0.250%, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, in which steel sheet preferably an Fe—Nb—Mn system composite oxide is present, a distribution of Nb mass % concentrations is present in the composite oxide, and the ratio of Nb mass % concentration of a high-concentration portion (Nb max %) to Nb mass % concentration of a low-concentration portion (Nb min %) is Nb max %/Nb min %≧1.2.
US09073111B2	Molding device for pulling open elongated holes in pipes or sheets A high-tolerance molding device that uses a pulling technique to quickly form a desired elongated hole in a workpiece such as a pipe or a sheet with little material loss, due to the use of single-piece molding, while preventing material degradation. The workpiece is provided with a pilot hole that is smaller than but roughly concentric with the desired elongated hole. This molding device includes a power-coupling arm that can be inserted into the pilot hole; a control unit that controls the movement of the power-coupling arm; and a molding plug that is prepositioned on the opposite side, with respect to the power-coupling arm, of the surface of the workpiece in which the pilot hole is provided.
US09073108B2	Mobile conduit fabrication work cart for jobsite use An apparatus and associated method for bending a metal conduit. A structural framework defines an elongated rectangular planar layout surface sized to continuously contact the metal conduit in support while making a bend mark on the metal conduit. A coordinate reference measures a placement of the bend mark on the metal conduit. A grooved bending shoe is mounted to the framework and configured to bend the metal conduit.
US09073107B2	Rolling method having optimized strain penetration A flat rolling stock is first rolled in a rolling mill from an initial thickness to an intermediate thickness, and then from the intermediate thickness to a final thickness. In order to roll the rolling stock from the initial thickness to the intermediate thickness, a number of reduction stages is determined and the rolling stock is rolled accordingly. Further, a permissible thickness range for the intermediate thickness is set using technological boundary conditions. The reduction stages are determined such that the intermediate thickness is within the permissible thickness range and either the performance limits of the rolling mill are completely utilized in every reduction stage, or not completely utilized in at least one reduction stage; however, in the event that the number of reduction stages were reduced by one, the intermediate thickness would be outside of the permissible thickness range, although the performance limits of the rolling mill would be completely utilized for all reduction stages.
US09073106B2	Process, decontaminant and chemical kit for the decontaminating media polluted with metals and hydrophobic organic compounds A process for decontaminating a medium polluted with metals and hydrophobic organic compounds (HOC) includes providing an acidic slurry of water, acid, chloride salt, surfactant, and the polluted medium. Flotation is preformed on the acidic slurry to form a HOC-rich froth and an HOC-depleted slurry and the froth is recovered. The slurry is separated to obtain a treated solid and a liquid effluent rich in metallic ions. Preferably, the process also includes recuperating the metals by chemical precipitation and/or electrodeposition to produce a treated solution. Also provided are a decontaminant having an acid, a chloride salt, and a surfactant as well as a chemical kit for decontaminating the polluted medium including the decontaminant in which the acid, chloride salt and surfactant can be mixed with polluted medium in the presence of water before removing at least a portion of the metals and HOC from the polluted medium.
US09073103B2	Liquid processing apparatus, liquid processing method, and recording medium having computer program for performing the same method Disclosed is a liquid processing apparatus which includes: a plurality of liquid processing units to supply a processing liquid to an object to be processed and liquid-process the object; a common exhaust path to discharge atmospheres in the plurality of liquid processing units; an individual exhaust path to connect the common exhaust path with each of the liquid processing units; an opening-closing mechanism provided on the individual exhaust path to be openable; and an air injecting port to inject an air into the common exhaust path. An injection amount adjusting valve is provided on the common exhaust path to adjust the flow rate of the air injected from the air injecting port. A controller controls an opening degree of the injection amount adjusting valve based on an opening-closing state of the opening-closing mechanism.
US09073101B2	Method and apparatus for unplugging hydrocarbon drains or vents Embodiments of an apparatus can be used for unplugging a component of a hydrocarbon transportation or storage unit. Embodiments can include a main body, which can have a central passage through a length of the main body; a secondary passage transverse to the central passage; and a connector end operable to connect the body to the component. Embodiments of the apparatus can also include a valve in fluid communication with the secondary passage, a pressure gauge in fluid communication with the valve, a system connector in fluid communication with the valve, operable to connect the apparatus to a dosed system, and a poker rod operable to move within the central passage of the main body.
US09073099B2	Installation providing a treatment jet for cleaning and/or degreasing manufactured parts The present invention relates to an installation for cleaning and/or degreasing manufactured parts. The installation applicator includes a first outlet nozzle connected to a device for producing vapor in order to produce a central jet consisting of the pressurized water vapor and a second outlet nozzle surrounding the first nozzle. The second nozzle is connected to a device for producing pressurized air in order to produce a peripheral jet consisting of the pressurized air. The nozzles form a composite treatment jet made of the central jet of pressurized water vapor and the peripheral jet of pressurized air with the peripheral jet surrounding the central jet.
US09073090B2	Vibro-elastic helical conic aprons implemented in de-pulping machines for the selective processing of mixtures of green and ripe coffee cherries The present invention belongs to the field of mechanics and refers to a device for selective processing of mixtures of green and ripe coffee cherries. Said device is a helical conic apron comprising vibro-elastic inserts which pliability allow them displace proportionally to the size and hardness of different coffee cherries. Additionally, the present invention refers to an integral machine comprising helical conic aprons with vibro-elastic inserts, which does not use water and is designed to receive mixtures of ripe and green coffee cherries, depulp ripe cherries, separate semi-pulped green cherries by a separating machine and remove the pulp from ripe cherries. Finally, the present invention refers to a method for the selective processing of mixtures of green and ripe coffee cherries by the use of the already mentioned integral machine.
US09073089B2	Ore screening panel A modular screening panel in which the apertures in the screening surface extend through the surface and the shape of the aperture parallel the plane of the panel surface varies with the depth of the aperture so that as the surface wears the visible shape of the aperture changes. The apertures can be any convenient shape at the surface but at the depth which means the worn panel needs replacing the shape is distinctly different to the shape of the apertures in a new or partly worn panel.
US09073087B2	Injector mechanism The invention employs a particle separation mechanism utilizing a generally circular passage using an air flow for the separation of particles. Ideally, within the passage is a conduit employing a hollow winding. Particles are introduced through an input end and drawn through the winding portion forcing, through centrifugal force, the particles to press against the exterior surface of the winding. Openings in the winding allow the particles to be flung from the winding into the circular passage either directly or via feed tubes.
US09073084B2	Method for electromagnetically shielding a sensor window A method of electromagnetically shielding a sensor window with a metallization coating including providing a randomized elliptical grid pattern having a plurality of randomly distributed elliptical shapes, where providing includes arranging the elliptical shapes on the sensor window such that the elliptical shapes are physically connected to each-other as a result of direct shape-to-shape contact or overlap, where arranging includes increasing a pattern density, which is a ratio of elliptical shapes per unit of sensor window area, towards an edge of the sensor window; and where the elliptical shapes are hollow to allow for transmission of electro-optical radiation through the sensor window.
US09073080B2	Discharge device for a liquid A discharge device for liquids, which includes a pump chamber that is limited by two valves, which in each case include a valve body section and a valve seat. Channels are arranged concentrically and a fixing region of a valve body of one or of both valves is attached to an intermediate wall between the channels.
US09073078B2	Member joint and spray nozzle unit using the same A member joint, in which a great rotating force is inevitably transmitted to a union nut connecting two members at the time of relatively rotating both the members, is structured such as to reliably carry out corotation prevention of the union nut, without complicating fixation of the nut and releasing of the fixation and without causing enlargement in size and deterioration of durability of a connecting portion. In a member joint (10) connecting a first member (1) and a second member (2) by pinching a flange (6) provided in the second member (2) with respect to the first member (1) by a union nut (3), an outer periphery of the first member (1) is provided with a projection (7) having a leading surface (7a) and a trailing surface (7b), a lock ring (4) is rotatably attached to an open leading end portion of the union nut (3), an inner periphery of the lock ring (4) is provided with a lock pawl (9) which can pass over the projection (7) by being elastically deformed, the union nut (3) is provided with a pinching piece (8) which is engaged with the lock pawl (9), and a leading end side of the lock pawl (9) is pinched between the pinching piece (8) and the trailing surface (7b) when the union nut (3) screwed into a screwing end point rotates by itself in a loosening direction, whereby loosening of the union nut (3) is prevented.
US09073077B2	Spray gun A spray gun (1) forms a desired spray pattern by atomizing by means of atomizing air (A) a spray liquid which is sprayed from a liquid ejection port (44) opened/closed by a needle valve (4), and jetting pattern air (P) to the flow of spray mist of the atomized spray liquid. A nozzle taper angle (θ1) is set in a range of 5° to 15°, and a cap taper angle (θ2) is set in a range of 20° to 40°. Atomizing air (A) is jetted from a nozzle insertion hole (58) toward the center of a nozzle (3). Pattern air (P) is jetted in a spreading suppressed region (R) wherein the flow of the spray mist does not spread over an area greater than or equal to a predetermined cross-sectional area, to the flow of spray mist, and as a result, the spray mist is more uniformly sprayed over a wide range.
US09073076B2	Capacitive load driving circuit and liquid ejection device A liquid ejection device, includes: a drive waveform signal output circuit which outputs a drive waveform signal to serve as a reference for the drive signal; a modulator which pulse-modulates the drive waveform signal and thus generates a first modulated signal and a second modulated signal having a different phase from the first modulated signal within a range from greater than 90 degrees to smaller than 270 degrees; a first digital power amplifier; a second digital power amplifier a first low pass filter which performs low pass filtering of the first amplified digital signal and thus generates a first demodulated signal; and a second low pass filter which performs low pass filtering of the second amplified digital signal and thus generates a second demodulated signal; wherein the first demodulated signal and the second demodulated signal are combined and applied as the drive signal to the capacitive load.
US09073074B2	Fragrance discharging toilet seat cover dispensing device A device discharges fragrance during the dispensing of toilet seat covers generally includes a retainer for holding the toilet seat covers and at least one scent reservoir. The scent reservoir is disposed in the inside of the retainer and in contact with the toilet seat covers. At least one opening is also disposed in the retainer and defines an opening for dispensing the seat covers and discharging fragrance.In the process of usage of the seat cover, a user removes the seat cover from the retainer by pulling the seat cover through the opening. The pulling of the seat cover creates friction on the scent reservoir and enables the fragrance particles to be released. The fragrance air flows out from the opening with the seat cover and disburses scented air into the ambient air.
US09073073B2	Flow path member, liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus A pressure chamber in which an opening of a groove-shaped flow paths configuring a portion of a liquid flow path is formed by sealing with a film, a valve body which opens and closes a communication path communicating with the pressure chamber, and a pressure receiving member which is pressed by the film displaced to the pressure chamber side by negative pressure of the pressure chamber and is able to press the valve body in a direction where the valve body is valve opening state are included, and the valve body includes a flange section, a shaft section connected to the flange section and a seal member, and the seal member is formed in a shape of an annulus surrounding the shaft section.
US09073072B2	Paint sprayer with hose reel The main upright (14) on a paint sprayer (10) frame (12) is provided with a hose guide (16) and a swivel (18). Attached to the swivel (18) is a generally rectangular hose reel (20) having a retractable handle (22) and a releasable rotation lock (24). Reel (20) is formed from a generally rectangular (mirroring the sprayer frame) loop (20a) having secondary loops (20b) attached thereto. A swivel plate (20c) bisects loop (20a). The upper end of loop (20a) may be used as a handle for the sprayer (10).
US09073071B2	Horseshoe-shaped shower outlet assembly A horseshoe-shaped shower outlet assembly includes a main outlet body, a positioning valve, an adapter member, a changeover valve, two interlinking valves and a horseshoe-shaped shower head. The main outlet body in which there is a changeover space developed includes an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet and a third positioning port; the positioning valve has one end securely connected to the third positioning port; the adapter member has one end coupled with the second outlet; the changeover valve is pivoted to and held in both the positioning valve and the third positioning port; the interlinking valves are situated at external ends of the positioning valve and the adapter member wherein one of the interlinking valves is actuated with the changeover valve synchronously; turned between predetermined angles under effect of external force, and taken as an interface by which a user can switch and control water flows.
US09073065B2	Cyclone device for separating sticky material from gas stream A cyclone device for separating a sticky material from a gas stream, comprising a tin body; an introducing tube, connected to the tin body and arranged on a facet of the tin body; a central exhaust pipe, arranged within the tin body on a top position thereof, a conical tin connected to a bottom of the tin body at one end and having a particle discharging exit at the other end; a supporting wheel set, arranged within the tin body and adjacent to an end of the conical tin; and a scraping mechanism arranged movably on the supporting wheel set.
US09073060B2	Method for forming a high-gradient magnetic field and a substance separation device based thereon The invention relates to a magnetic separation device and is used for separating paramagnetic substances from diamagnetic substances, the paramagnetic substances according to the paramagnetic susceptibility thereof and the diamagnetic substances according to the diamagnetic susceptibility thereof. Said invention can be used for electronics, metallurgy and chemistry, for separating biological objects and for removing heavy metals and organic impurities from water, etc. The inventive device is based on a magnetic system of an open domain structure type and is embodied in the form of two substantially rectangular constant magnets (1, 2) which are mated by the side faces thereof, whose magnetic field polarities are oppositely directed and the magnetic anisotropy is greater than the magnetic induction of the materials thereof. Said magnets (1, 2) are mounted on a common base (4) comprising a plate which is made of a non-retentive material and mates with the lower faces of the magnets, thin plates (5, 6) which are made of a non-retentive material, are placed on the top faces of the magnets and forms a gap arranged above the top edges (8, 9) of the magnets (1, 2) mated faces. A nonmagnetic substrate (10) for separated material (11) is located above the gap (7).
US09073057B2	Method for seperating submicron fraction of carbon nano-materials The invention provides a method for separating submicron fraction of carbon nano-materials. The method includes grinding of the carbon nano-materials. Upon grinding, the carbon nano-materials are mixed in water to prepare a mixture. The mixture is then treated in an ultrasonic bath to prepare a suspension. The suspension is allowed to undergo a liquid sedimentation. After the liquid sedimentation, a supernatant is collected and filtered to obtain a solid residue of the submicron fraction of the carbon nano-materials.
US09073054B2	Fluid-controlling device for microchip and use thereof The present invention relates to a fluid-controlling device (10) for incorporation into a microchip (100). The fluid-controlling device (10) of the present invention includes: a glass substrate (1b) having a hollow part (3) provided therein, the hollow part (3) having a first opening (3′) extending to a top surface of the glass substrate (1b) and a second opening (4) extending to a bottom surface of the glass substrate (1b); and a glass sheet (2) being 1 to 50 μm in thickness and sealing the first opening (3′), the glass sheet (2) changing a volume of the hollow part (3) when a position of the glass sheet (2) is displaced by and according to a pressing force applied toward the hollow part (3). With use of the present invention, it is possible to provide a versatile microchip system being usable under a high pressure and being usable with an organic solvent.
US09073053B2	Apparatus and method for cell disruption An apparatus for disrupting cells or viruses comprises a container having a chamber for holding the cells or viruses. The container includes at least one flexible wall defining the chamber. The apparatus also includes a transducer for impacting an external surface of the flexible wall to generate pressure waves in the chamber. The apparatus also includes a pressure source for increasing the pressure in the chamber. The pressurization of the chamber ensures effective coupling between the transducer and the flexible wall. The apparatus may also include beads in the chamber for rupturing the cells or viruses.
US09073049B2	Adsorbents for the recovery of catalyst from block co-polymer process and method for regenerating of the same Provided is a process for isolating a catalyst from a solution having a copolymer and a catalyst dissolved therein, after performing copolymerization with the catalyst. More specifically the invention provides selection and application of an adsorbent to be used for the isolation.
US09073048B2	Exhaust gas-purifying catalyst and method of manufacturing the same An exhaust gas-purifying catalyst whose activity is less prone to be decreased even in the case where used in a high-temperature atmosphere containing oxygen at a high concentration can be realized. The catalytic layer of the catalyst includes an oxide particle, a simple oxide of alkaline-earth element or rare-earth element, and alumina and/or aluminum hydroxide. The oxide particle contains an oxide of rare-earth element and/or zirconium, a composite oxide and a precious metal. The composite oxide contains an alkaline-earth element and at least one of the rare-earth element and zirconium. The composite oxide and a part of the precious metal form a solid solution.
US09073047B2	Method for the preparation of a catalysed particulate filter and catalysed particulate filter Method for the preparation of a catalysed particulate filter and a particulate filter. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a catalyst wash coat with a first catalyst active in burning off of soot and a second catalyst active in selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides; b) coating a particulate filter body with the catalyst wash coat on the dispersion side and the permeate side of the filter body and within partition walls of the filter body; and c) drying and heat treating the coated filter body to obtain the catalysed particulate filter.
US09073045B2	Carbon nano-tube manfuacturing method and carbon nano-tube manufacturing apparatus The method for producing carbon nanotubes employs a carbon source that contains carbon and is decomposed when heated and a catalyst on a support that serves as a catalyst for production of carbon nanotubes from the carbon source. The method includes a catalyst loading step in which the catalyst starting material is distributed over the support to load the catalyst onto the support, a synthesis step in which the carbon nanotubes are synthesized on the support, and a separating step in which a separating gas stream is distributed over the support to separate the carbon nanotubes from the support, wherein the catalyst loading step, the synthesis step and the separating step are carried out while keeping the support in a heated state and switching supply of the catalyst starting material, the carbon source and the separating gas stream.
US09073044B2	Exhaust gas purifying catalyst and production method thereof An object is to maintain an effect of enhancing activity of noble metal particles by transition metal without increasing production cost and an environmental load.An exhaust gas purifying catalyst 1 is composed of: noble metal particles 2; first compounds 3 which contact the noble metal particles 2 and suppress movement of the noble metal particles 2; and second compounds 4 which contain the noble metal particles 2 and the first compounds 3, suppress the movement of the noble metal particles 2, and suppress coagulation of the first compounds 3 following mutual contact of the first compounds 3, wherein the first compounds 3 support the noble metal particles 2, and simplexes or aggregates of the first compounds 3 supporting the noble metal particles 2 are included in section partitioned by the second compounds 4.
US09073042B2	Acetic acid hydrogenation over a group VIII metal calcined catalyst having a secondary promoter The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating feedstock comprising acetic acid in the presence of hydrogen to product comprising ethanol in a reaction zone under hydrogenation conditions over a catalyst composition promoted with cobalt, rhodium, cesium or a combination thereof on a previously calcined composition comprising at least one Group VIII metal and tin on a support material.
US09073038B2	Carbon coated silica particles and methods of making same Methods using homogeneous precipitation of a metal on a surface of a particle to prepare silica particles having the metal adsorbed thereon are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the silica particles having the metal adsorbed thereon can be used to prepare carbon coated silica particles. The carbon coated silica particles can be useful in a wide variety of applications including, for example, for use as sorbents in chromatography.
US09073036B2	Catalyst for the oxidation of hydrocarbons consisting of molybdenum, vanadium, niobium, tellurium, manganese and cobalt A catalyst material for the oxidation and/or oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, in particular for the selective oxidation of propane to acrylic acid, comprising a) molybdenum (Mo), b) vanadium (V), c) niobium (Nb), d) tellurium (Te), e) manganese (Mn) and cobalt, in which the molar ratio of at least one element, which is selected from manganese and cobalt, to molybdenum lies in the range 0.01 to 0.2. Furthermore, a catalyst for the oxidation and/or oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, a use of the catalyst material or of the catalyst, a method for producing a catalyst material for the oxidation and/or oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, and a method for the selective oxidation of propane to acrylic acid.
US09073035B2	Catalyst and catalyst carrier The carrier of the present invention includes at least 85 wt percent alpha alumina, at least 0.06 wt percent SiO2 and no more than 0.04 wt percent Na2O. The carrier has a water absorption no greater than 0.35 g/g and a ratio of water absorption (g/g) to surface area (m2/g) no greater than 0.50 g/m2. Another aspect of the invention is a catalyst for the epoxidation of olefins which comprises the above described carrier and silver dispersed thereon, where the carrier has a monomodal, bimodal or multimodal pore distribution and where the quantity of silver is between 5 and 50 wt %, relative to the weight of the catalyst. A reactor system for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed.
US09073033B2	Methods and compositions for processing chemical reactions Disclosed herein are compositions, methods and systems for the processing of chemical reactions, such as the synthesis of polymers.
US09073031B2	Flow module The present invention relates to a channel plate comprising a number of rows of units, at least one inlet and at least one outlet, at least one turning box, wherein turning boxes being connections between two adjacent rows of units in the channel plate, that fluid may flow from one row to the other in the created room. The present invention relates further to flow sections and flow module.
US09073030B2	Apparatuses and risers for reacting feedstock in the presence of catalyst and methods for installing baffles in risers Embodiments of apparatuses and risers for reacting a feedstock in the presence of a catalyst and methods for installing a baffle in such risers are provided. In one example, a riser comprises a sidewall that defines a cylindrical housing surrounding an interior. A plurality of baffle assemblies is releasably coupled to the sidewall and each comprises a baffle section. The baffle sections together define a segmented baffle ring extending inwardly in the interior.
US09073029B2	System and method for deterring fouling in a polymerization reactor A catalyst composition may include a precontacted mixture of an olefin polymerization catalyst and an agent including an ammonium salt. The catalyst activity of the catalyst composition in the presence of water may be greater than if no ammonium salt were present in the catalyst composition. The ammonium salt may include a tetraalkylammonium salt, and the olefin polymerization catalyst may include a metallocene compound.
US09073026B2	Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids, comprising a support, such as a turntable or a linear table, a plurality of containers for holding a fluid and mounted on the support, pumps and valves connected to respective containers, at least a common actuator for sequentially operating the pumps and a common actuator for sequentially operating the valves to dispense fluid and a drive mechanism for moving the support, and thus the containers, pumps, and valves on the one hand and the actuator on the other relative to each other. The common actuators for sequentially operating the pumps and valves and optionally the drive mechanism for relative motion of the support are integrated in a module, which module is releasably mounted in the apparatus.
US09073023B2	Mixing in a container of content having a base component and a component to be mixed A mixing process, a spraying and dispersing device, and a mixing device for implementing the process. In the process, components are introduced into a container equipped with introduction elements and mixing elements and the contents are mixed. A mixing facilitator is provided, a spraying and dispersing device that can be connected to the container at one of its introduction element is provided, able to be in an active functional state in which it makes it possible to spray and to disperse a liquid in the container, and then, in a first phase, the base of the contents and then the components to be mixed are introduced into the container, without filling the latter, and in a second phase, the mixing facilitator is introduced into the container via an introduction element, and it is sprayed and dispersed to the components to be mixed by the spraying and dispersing device that is put into the active functional state.
US09073016B2	Rotating disc aerator The rotating disc aerator is a portable aeration device utilizing atmospheric air, rather than using a compressor for its air supply. The aerator includes a motorized base having a rotary shaft and diametrically opposed, oppositely reciprocating rods extending therefrom. A plurality of discs are disposed along the shaft and are connected to the ends of the rods. The discs are free to slide along the shaft as the rods reciprocate, but rotate with the shaft. A plurality of resilient absorbent elements (sponges, etc.) are installed along the rotary shaft between the discs. The aerator assembly is buoyant, about one-half of each absorbent element extending above the surface of the water when the aerator is placed therein. The upper portions of the absorbent elements absorb air as they rotate above the surface, and are compressed to expel the air into the water as they rotate beneath the water surface.
US09073014B1	Nanocomposite mixed-matrix membrane The nanocomposite mixed-matrix membrane is a nanocomposite made from a nanofiller of Halloysite nanotubes or polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride nano-layered silica dispersed or embedded in a hydrophobic polymer matrix. The Halloysite nanotubes are a 1:1 layered alumino-silicate clay having the chemical formula Al2O3 Si2O4 4(H2O)) formed into multi-layered hollow cylinders having walls that are formed from alternating layers of alumina and silica. The membrane is formed by extrusion of the nanocomposite with stretching over rollers during the extrusion, followed by annealing, cold stretching at room temperature, and hot stretching. The resulting membrane is microporous and can be used as a membrane distillation (MD) membrane for seawater and brackish water desalination.
US09073012B2	Immersion-type membrane separation apparatus An immersion-type membrane separation apparatus having a novel structure, which enables a practically applicable level of cleaning of a separation membrane by means of an ultrasonic wave generated by an ultrasonic transducer and can exhibit steady filtration performance for a long period. An ultrasonic transducer for cleaning and removing matters adhering to a separation membrane during the filtration of raw water is provided. The matters adhering to the separation membrane is cleaned and removed by means of an ultrasonic wave emitted from the ultrasonic transducer. The separation membrane is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
US09073011B2	Systems and methods for diesel oxidation catalyst with decreased SO3 emissions A diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) catalytic converter for at least the conversion of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, removal of a fraction of particulate matter, and decrease of sulfur trioxide emissions within exhaust gases from an engine and consequently of sulfuric acid, is disclosed. The DOC may include any suitable configuration including at least a substrate and a washcoat, where the substrate has a plurality of channels, suitable porosity, offers a three-dimensional support for the washcoat, and is made of any suitable material. The washcoat may be deposited on the substrate by any suitable method, and may include a mixture of at least one or more carrier material oxides and one or more catalysts. Suitable materials for the carrier material oxides may include titanium dioxide, tin dioxide, and zirconium dioxide, among others, excluding aluminum oxide (Al2O3), which may serve for a decrease of sulfur trioxide emissions and consequently of sulfuric acid mist. Suitable catalysts within the washcoat may include platinum, palladium, rhodium, and iridium, among others.
US09073009B2	Air purification system An air purification system that comprises a substrate, and at least one layer of photocatalysts. The at least one layer of photocatalysts further comprise a plurality of metal clusters.
US09073005B2	Falling microbead counter-flow process for separating gas mixtures A method and reactor for removing a component from a gas stream is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing the gas stream containing the component that is to be removed and adsorbing the component out of the gas stream as the gas stream rises via microbeads of a sorbent falling down an adsorber section of a reactor.
US09073002B2	Method for separating off carbon dioxide in biogas plants A method for separating off carbon dioxide in biogas plants includes an adsorption phase and a regeneration phase. Crude biogas that is treated in the adsorption phase is passed at ambient pressure through an adsorber suitable for adsorption of carbon dioxide, and in the regeneration phase the adsorber is regenerated with a purge gas at the temperature between 20 and 100° C., and also ambient pressure. The crude biogas is treated upstream of the carbon dioxide separation method, and is desulphurized and dried and minor components can be removed. For avoiding impurities in the biogas, at the start of the adsorption phase a purge process is carried out on the adsorber with treated crude biogas, wherein the purge process is controlled with respect to time via a number of valves and a sensor.
US09072997B2	Substrate with sinuous web and particulate filter incorporating the same Described herein is a substrate including a central longitudinal axis, a first support web, and a second support web. A sinuous web may be positioned between the first support web and the second support web. The sinuous web may include transverse web portions and bridging web portions, where the bridging web portions alternatively connect ends of adjacent transverse web portions. The sinuous web may be connected to the first support web by support legs extending between bridging web portions and a surface of the first support web. The sinuous web may be connected to the second support web by support legs extending between bridging web portions and a surface of the second support web. A support leg length to distance between transverse web portions ratio may be from about 1.0 to about 4.0.
US09072996B2	Method and apparatus for carrying out integrity tests of a non-wetted filter element A method and an apparatus are provided for carrying out integrity tests of at least one filter element, arranged within a filter housing, with porous filter materials. Sensors are provided for measuring the sound generated by a test fluid when it flows through the filter element. The method includes applying a test fluid to a first side of the filter materials of the filter element while maintaining a constant fluid pressure, measuring the body-borne sound and/or the vibrations caused by test fluid flowing through the filter materials by sensors, and comparing the body-borne sound and/or the vibrations with the body-borne sound and/or the vibrations of an integral, identical filter element, measured under identical conditions.
US09072988B2	Prefilter system for biological systems The present invention is to a prefilter for affinity chromatography columns. The prefilter, positioned upstream of the column inlet, reduces the presence of non-specific binding (NSB) species that enter the system, thereby extending the yield, capacity and lifetime of the column. Suitable agents include but are not limited to hydrophobic entities; lipophilic entities; activated carbon; charged cation or anion entities; ligands; particles such as fumed silica, glass, controlled pore glass or derivitized version of each; silica or silicates; and combinations thereof. The material(s) can be incorporated into a variety of media such as fibers, beads, membranes and the like and then incorporated into a variety of device designs including lenticular pads, depth filters, bead containing columns, spiral wound devices, TFF devices and the like.
US09072983B2	Vinyl sulfonic acid, polymer thereof, and production method thereof (1) A vinyl sulfonic acid, having a double bond content of 95 wt. % or more, and (i) a sodium (Na) content of 1 ppm or less, and (ii) a content of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of alkali earth metal and first row transition metal of 1 ppm or less. Alternatively, (2) a vinyl sulfonic acid, having a double bond content of 95 wt. % or more, and (i) a sodium (Na) content of 100 ppb or less, and (ii) a content of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of alkali earth metal and first row transition metal of 100 ppb or less. Further, a homopolymer or copolymer thereof, a production method thereof, or a thin-film distillation apparatus suited for the production thereof.
US09072982B1	Hoop-type amusement device and counter The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
US09072980B2	Modular and stackable dollhouse The present invention is a doll house that can be assembled and disassembled by a small child. The rooms, once assembled, can be stacked upon each other to form large multiple story houses or stacked beside each other to form castles and palaces. The rooms can be large and have large openings for fitting larger dolls and larger doll furniture. The rooms can be easily disassembled for easier storage. The rooms form structures that are safe for children because the rooms self-locate on top of the lower room section. The rooms also have a locking feature that prevents a room from sliding off a lower room by preventing relative lateral motion. These features make the doll house safe for children to build and play with.
US09072976B1	Updating virtual trading card characteristics Systems and methods to update virtual trading card characteristics are described. In some embodiments, a method initiates a game played with multiple virtual trading cards, each of which represents a real-world character. Initial characteristics of each virtual trading card are determined based on historical performance data associated with the real-world character. Current performance data is accessed for each real-world character. The characteristics of each virtual trading card are updated based on the current performance data for the represented real-world character. The game is played based on the updated characteristics for the multiple virtual trading cards.
US09072975B2	Network dart game system for participating a tournament and method thereof The present invention relates to an electronic dart gaming apparatus using an Internet communication network and to a method for same, and more particularly, to an electronic dart gaming apparatus using an Internet communication network and to a method for same which notify of various contests and provide ways of directly participating in the contests using a plurality of electronic dart gaming apparatus uses connected through an Internet communication network without additional notification means such as a homepage or the like.
US09072974B2	Systems and methods for making gameplay changes to a video game based upon social network polls Various exemplary embodiments are provided to make gameplay changes to a video game based upon a social networking poll or question. These embodiments use the social networking poll to control and organize gaming client feedback and provide gameplay changes based on the gaming client feedback. The various exemplary embodiments also allow a gaming client to receive updates to his or her gaming client device that reflect the gaming client feedback.
US09072971B2	Computer readable medium storing information processing program of generating a stereoscopic image One embodiment of a present invention causes a computer to execute controlling a position of an object in the virtual space, determining an area where the object is positioned from among a plurality of areas set in the virtual space, setting a stereoscopic parameter which is used for rendering a stereoscopic image according to the determined area, generating a stereoscopic image including the object based on the set stereoscopic parameter, and displaying the generated stereoscopic image on the display device.
US09072962B1	Portable game devices having prize compartments and lock mechanisms A portable game device having a game ball passage, which may include a labyrinth and/or maze. A mechanical actuator may have a ball cavity to retain a ball when in a rest position and to release the ball into the game ball passage when in a first position. The device may include a prize compartment, a movable cover to enclose a first opening to the prize compartment, and a lock mechanism to releasably retain the cover in a closed position. The actuator may be controllable to unlock the cover with the ball. The device may include one or more ramped, angled, concave, and/or channeled surfaces to guide the ball as the actuator moves the ball. A second, uncovered opening to the prize compartment may be provided to insert a prize without unlocking the cover. The second opening may include feature(s) to inhibit removal of the prize through the uncovered opening.
US09072960B1	Shooter/catcher apparatus A game apparatus involving launching and catching of a game piece includes a pincer tool having first and second opposed members that are articulatable with respect to one another to capture the game piece between the articulatable members, and to also accelerate the game piece radially outwardly from a pivot region. The pincer tool of the game apparatus therefor acts to launch the game piece merely through relative articulation of the opposed first and second members toward one another while the game piece is in contact with both of the first and second members.
US09072953B2	Pitching device and method for baseball and softball sports Embodiments of a baseball or softball pitching and training device and methods of teaching a student pitcher the art of intelligent pitching are disclosed. An embodiment of a device comprises a vertically planar display surface having an image and dimensions of an average strike zone, the display surface further comprising, a plurality of areas of generally rectangular target shapes for receiving pitched balls; the generally rectangular target shapes indicating graded locations of effectiveness of pitches; and the device furthermore comprising, pitch location information, which is controlled by pitch count of “balls” and “strikes”. Furthermore, an embodiment of a method includes the steps of (1) providing the device disclosed above; and (2) providing pitch location and pitch selection information, which are controlled by pitch count of “balls” and “strikes”.
US09072952B2	Golf putter grip A golf putter grip comprises a main tubular body having a non-circular cross-section being symmetrical and remaining similar throughout its axial length, and a flat front area being also along and throughout its axial length. The non-circular cross-section and the flat front area respectively have a width sufficient to have two hands cupped together at the same height and two thumbs placed side by side on the flat front area to hold the putter grip comfortably with minimal wrist breaking-down. The main tubular body preferably has flat-topped arch cross-section and is reversely tapered, and its reverse taper is sufficient in certain degrees to accommodate different finger lengths of two hands for reducing the gripping pressure, so as to make the gripping comfortable.
US09072951B1	Golf club head with adjustable center of gravity A golf club head comprising a face, crown, sole, pivoting weight receptacle with a bore, and a weight cartridge sized to removably fit within the bore is disclosed herein. In particular, least one of the crown and the sole comprises a first weight port sized to releasably receive the pivoting weight receptacle, which extends into an interior cavity of the golf club head when the pivoting weight receptacle is fully engaged with the first weight port such that at least part of the pivoting weight receptacle is suspended within the interior cavity and does not make contact with any portion of the golf club head.
US09072950B2	Fairway wood-type golf clubs with high moment of inertia Fairway wood-type golf clubs as described herein may include: (a) a club head with a volume of at least 300 cc; (b) a shaft member attached to the club head, wherein the golf club has a length between 37 and 43 inches; and (c) a grip or handle member attached to the shaft member. The club head may further include: (1) a ball striking face, wherein the ball striking face has a loft angle between 12 and 32 degrees; and (2) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, with a sole portion that includes a ground-engaging surface.
US09072948B2	Golf club head or other ball striking device utilizing energy transfer A head for a ball striking device, such as a golf club head, includes a face member having a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a rear surface opposite the striking surface, a weight member connected to the face member behind the rear surface of the face member, and a resilient member positioned between the weight member and the face member. The resilient member is connected to the rear surface of the face member to connect the weight member to the face member. The resilient member is compressible to permit energy and/or momentum to be transferred between the weight member and the face member through the resilient member during impact, including an off-center impact on the striking surface. Momentum transferred from the weight member to the face member during an off-center impact may reduce energy loss and twisting of the face on impact.
US09072944B2	Dual core golf ball having a shallow “positive hardness gradient” thermoplastic inner core and a steep “positive hardness gradient” thermoset outer core layer A golf ball includes an inner core layer including a thermoplastic highly-neutralized ionomer formed from a copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, an organic acid or salt thereof, and sufficient cation source to neutralize the acid groups of the copolymer by 80% or greater. The inner core has a geometric center hardness and a surface hardness to define a first hardness gradient. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a homogenous thermoset composition. The outer core layer has an interior hardness and an outer surface hardness to define a second hardness gradient. An inner cover layer is disposed about outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer. A slope of the second hardness gradient is greater than a slope of the first hardness gradient.
US09072942B2	Integrated flywheel set for exercise equipment An integrated flywheel set for exercise equipment includes a base plate, a flywheel that is coaxial with the base plate and arranged such that an accommodating space is formed between the flywheel and the base plate, a magnetic damper unit that is deposited on the base plate and received in the accommodating space and provides magnetic attraction to hinder the flywheel from rotation, and a transmission that is received in the accommodating space and configured to drive the flywheel to perform an inertial motion. Thereby, the integrated flywheel set has the magnetic damper unit, a driving wheel set, a driven wheel set, and a multiplying wheel set integrated on the base plate, allowing exercise equipment to have its internal space used more effectively, and making the production and maintenance of the integrated flywheel set easier, thereby providing economical advantage.
US09072940B1	Doorway exercise system An exercise system using a door frame has a cylindrical bar perpendicularly located between a first jamb and a second jamb. A first vertical post is located on the first jamb below the cylindrical bar and has incrementally spaced first rings. A second vertical post is located on the second jamb below the cylindrical bar and has incrementally spaced second rings. A padded resistance member has first end elastic bands extending from a resistance member first end and second end elastic bands extending from a resistance member second end. At least one of the first end elastic bands has a first hook member located on one of the first rings and at least one of the second end elastic bands has a second hook member located on one of the second rings.
US09072939B2	Mechanical hand and finger exerciser A hand and finger exerciser having a frame, and a slide configured to move vertically with respect to the frame. In an example embodiment, the frame includes an upper cross-member, a pair of vertical supports extending downward from the upper cross-member, and a base fixed to a lower portion of the vertical supports. The slide includes an upper cross-member having a pair of guides extending downward from the upper cross-member. The guides are configured to slidably engage the vertical supports of the frame to enable the slide to move vertically with respect to the frame. An axle extends between the lower portions of the vertical supports and includes a plurality of finger rollers rotatable about the axle. Each of the plurality of finger rollers are free to move horizontally along at least a portion of the axle.
US09072938B2	Exercise machine for muscle speed and explosiveness As shown in FIG. 1 the exercise machine of the preferred embodiments includes a mechanical force input interface 1 designed to interface with a user 5 and allow the user 5 to input force 4 into the exercise machine; a force resistor 2 that functions to resist force input into the mechanical force input interface 1 by the user 5; and a trigger mechanism 3 that functions to cause a sudden change in the resistance provided against the force input 4 by the user 5. The exercise machine of the preferred embodiments is designed to exercise muscles in a way that improves muscle speed, explosiveness, or both.
US09072934B2	Exercise device and associated methods An exercise device comprises a pair of outer handles and an inner, central disk, rotatable relative to the handles. The disk includes at least a pair of orifices formed therein or therethrough. At least one tether or cord extends between the handles and through the orifices in the central disk. Manipulation of the handles by a user results in cyclic spinning of the disk.
US09072931B2	Exercise machine carriage system An exercise machine carriage system which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a stationary frame and a carriage adapted to slide along at least one track on the frame. The carriage may include at least one opening on its upper surface to be used by an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises. The carriage may also include, either in combination with the openings or alternatively, at least one carriage strap extending across its upper surface for use in a variety of exercises. Platforms may also be included on either end of the frame, each of the platforms including its own platform strap. By utilizing such openings and/or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.
US09072930B2	System and method for measuring running efficiencies on a treadmill A treadmill may comprise a deck, a treadbelt covering at least a portion of the deck, and a drive motor configured for driving the treadbelt. The treadmill may further comprise a sensor, a console, and a computer. The sensor may be configured to detect an amount of power utilized by the drive motor, and the console may be configured to convey information to a user. The computer may comprise a memory and a processor, and be configured for electric communication with the sensor and the consol. The computer may be programmed to analyze data received from the sensor, to provide a communication to a user through the consol that provides information about the user's running form based on the analyzed data received from the sensor, and to provide a communication to the user through the consol that provides information on how the user may change their current running form to improve running efficiency.
US09072917B2	Linear alkyl esters and their use in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions The invention relates to esters of general formula (I) R1—C(═O)—O—R2, wherein (1) R1 represents a linear alkyl radical having 7 to 9 carbon atoms and R2 represents a linear alkyl radical having 9 to 10 carbon atoms or (2) R1 is a linear alk radical having 8 to 9 carbon atoms and R2 is a linear alkyl radical having 8 carbon atoms, or (3) R1 is a linear alkyl radical having 7 to 9 carbon atoms and R2 is a linear alkyl radical having 7 carbon atoms, or (4) R1 is an alkyl radical having 7 or 8 carbon atoms and R2 is an alkyl radical having 9 carbon atoms where, if R1 is a linear alkyl radical, R2 is a branched alkyl radical, or, if R1 is a branched alkyl radical, R2 is a linear alkyl radical or (5) R1 represents an alkyl radical having 8 carbon atoms and R2 is an alkyl radical having 8 carbon atoms, where, if R1 is a linear alkyl radical, R2 is a branched alkyl radical, or, if R1 is a branched alkyl radical, R2 is a linear alkyl radical, or n-octyl isooctanoate, n-decyl isooctanoate, n-decyl isononanoate, isononyl n-decanoate, n-heptyl n-dodecanoate or isononyl isooctanoate.
US09072913B2	Rate responsive leadless cardiac pacemaker A leadless cardiac pacemaker comprises a housing, a plurality of electrodes coupled to an outer surface of the housing, and a pulse delivery system hermetically contained within the housing and electrically coupled to the electrode plurality, the pulse delivery system configured for sourcing energy internal to the housing, generating and delivering electrical pulses to the electrode plurality. The pacemaker further comprises an activity sensor hermetically contained within the housing and adapted to sense activity and a processor hermetically contained within the housing and communicatively coupled to the pulse delivery system, the activity sensor, and the electrode plurality, the processor configured to control electrical pulse delivery at least partly based on the sensed activity.
US09072906B2	Apparatus and method for optimized stimulation of a neurological target A preferred frequency is identified, being usable to stimulate a neurological target within a mammalian body using at least one microelectrode positioned at or near the target. To establish efficient and effective stimulation, an impedance analyzer is provided for measuring electrical impedance values indicative of a microelectrode-tissue interface across a range of different frequencies. A preferred one of the measured electrical impedance values is identified as being closest to a pure resistance. The neurological target can then be stimulated at or near the frequency associated with the preferred impedance value (peak resistance frequency), thereby promoting desirable traits, such as optimum charge transfer, minimum signal distortion, increased stimulation efficiency, and prevention of microelectrode corrosion. The peak resistance frequency can be used to determine an preferred pulse shape. A target can be identified by microelectrode measurements of neuronal activity and/or impedance magnitude at peak resistance frequency.
US09072901B2	Cardiac neuromodulation and methods of using same The present invention relates in general to methodologies for the treatment quenching preconditioning and communication between the intrinsic cardiac nervous system and an electrical stimulus. In particular, the present invention utilizes spinal cord stimulation to alter and/or affect the intrinsic cardiac nervous system and thereby protect the myocytes, stabilize myocardial electrical instability and/or alleviate or diminish cardiac pathologies.
US09072897B2	Systems and methods for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine to treat low back pain is provided. The system may include electrodes coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a handheld activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the IPG, and an external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the IPG. The stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that the treating physician may program and adjust stimulation parameters.
US09072893B2	Expandable brachytherapy apparatus and methods for using them Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.
US09072888B2	Visual prosthesis with an improved electrode array adapted for foveal stimulation The present invention is an improved method of electrically stimulating percepts in a patient with a visual prosthesis, to induce a more controlled perception of light. In particular, the present invention is an improved electrode array to maximize retinal response. The array of the present invention is an array with a center section with no electrode, surrounded by a ring of small high density electrodes. Electrodes beyond to ring are gradually larger and more widely spaced.
US09072882B2	Method and apparatus for fractional skin treatment An apparatus for cosmetic RF skin treatment where the RF energy supply is isolated from the patient treated, such that in course of treatment no undesired current flows through the subject body.
US09072878B2	Tattoo needle and method for making and using same A tattoo needle apparatus that may be used in connection with replicating hair follicles on a scalp of a client is disclosed along with a method of constructing the needle. The needle may include a shank and a needle head secured to the shank. The needle head may include a bundle of three pins (needles), with a point (tip or apex) of each pin being bent, deformed, deflected or otherwise curved inwardly toward a longitudinal axis of the bundle of pins. The method for constructing the needling may include securing the pins in a bundle, curving the points, and mounting the bundle to a needle shank.
US09072877B2	Solid drug delivery apparatus, formulations and methods of use Embodiments provide apparatus and methods for delivering solid form medications such as pellets to various locations in the body. One embodiment provides an apparatus for in vivo delivery of medication pellets comprising a housing including a port, a pellet-containing belt disposed in the housing, and a mechanism for transferring the pellets from the belt to a delivery site (DS) outside the housing. Each pellet contains a dose of drug to treat a medical condition. An elongate member is coupled to the housing and includes a lumen for pellet delivery, a proximal end coupled to the port and a distal end positioned at the DS. The pellet can be delivered to the DS at regular intervals or responsive to a detected biological event. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for delivering medication to treat a medical condition over an extended period without requiring a patient to take external medication.
US09072873B2	Micro-fabricated guidewire devices having elastomeric compositions A guidewire device comprising: a micro-fabricated elongated outer member having an outer surface and an interior surface forming a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end; an outer elastomer laminate layer in contact with at least a portion of said outer surface; and an inner member disposed within a substantial portion of said lumen, and embodiments thereof.
US09072861B2	Methods and devices for delivering or delaying lipids within a duodenum Devices and methods described include a flow reduction device adapted and configured for use within the duodenum of a mammal having a spine, a first atraumatic feature, a second atraumatic feature, and a flow reduction element having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior portion, an exterior portion and a variable porosity between the proximal end and the distal end. One aspect of the device includes a spine having a proximal end and a distal end, an atraumatic feature positioned on at least one of the proximal end and the distal end of the spine, and a flow reduction element positioned along the spine and having a variable porosity along its length.
US09072860B2	Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier A flow generator and humidifier construction is described, including a flow generator construction adapted to reduce noise output compared to known flow generators of comparable size. The flow generator includes a chassis forming first and second muffler volumes and a venturi-shaped connection portion, and a metal/polymer composite material blower enclosure which suppresses noise from the blower. The flow generator may be programmed to include a reminder system including a menu from which the user may request a reminder to take specific action, e.g., replace a component, call a physician, and/or enter patient data card, etc.
US09072856B2	CPAP stabilizing hat Ventilation apparatus includes a hat having an axis of symmetry and composed of a top and sides extending down to a rim extending all around the hat. An elongated flexible panel encircles the rim. Securements secure the panel to the rim at spaced-apart locations therearound to provide a plurality of relatively long channels extending between the rim and the panel. Each channel extends parallel to the axis and is sized to slidably receive a tube. In use, a patient wears the hat and inlet and outlet tubes are retained in selected hat channels so as to stabilize a patient interface cannula connected to the tubes so that the cannula's nasal prongs remain properly positioned in the patient's nares.
US09072853B2	Forehead pad for respiratory mask A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.
US09072849B2	Modifying ventilator operation based on patient orientation A method and system for modifying ventilator operation based on determining the orientation of a patient associated with the ventilator is disclosed. A patient orientation monitoring device, which may be attached to the patient, generates patient orientation data to facilitate in modifying the ventilator operation. Modifying the ventilator operation includes instructing the ventilator to increase the amount of fresh gas to the patient.
US09072845B2	Coded keying insert for medicament cartridge A keying insert for use with a cartridge assembly containing a fluid. The insert comprises a main body defining a bore that extends from a proximal end to a distal end of the main body and allows the fluid to dispense from the distal end of the cartridge through a septum. The main body includes a septum for sealing the fluid within the cartridge and a coding feature that is keyed to a cartridge holder or other dispense interface.
US09072844B2	Flush syringe having anti-reflux features An I.V. flush syringe assembly includes a barrel having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end and a distal end with a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. An elongate plunger having a proximal end, a distal end and a flexible stopper is slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface of the barrel for drawing fluid into and out of the chamber by movement of the stopper relative to the barrel. The barrel includes anti-reflux structure for holding said stopper in a partially deflected position after has been delivered from the chamber and the stopper is being force against the distal end of the chamber.
US09072841B2	Medicated module with automatic reservoir engagement A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery.
US09072838B2	Medicament delivery device The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a distal housing part (12), and a proximal housing part (10) adapted to receive a medicament container (14) comprising a movable stopper (15), wherein said housing parts are configured to be attached to each other; a threaded plunger rod (22) arranged within said medicament delivery device and being movable in the longitudinal direction of the device; wherein the medicament delivery device further comprises plunger force means (98) operably associated with said threaded plunger rod (22) and configured to exert both a torsion force and a tension force on said threaded plunger rod (22) for positioning the plunger rod in relation to the stopper and for avoiding drooling respectively.
US09072833B2	Injection device An injection device 110 is described having a housing 112 that receives a syringe 114 having a needle 118, wherein the syringe is supported in a syringe carrier 150. The injection device 110 has a removable cap 190. The syringe 114 and syringe carrier 150 are biased by a return spring 126 from an extended position in which the needle 118 extends from the housing 112 through an exit aperture 128 to a retracted position in which it does not. The syringe carrier 150 abuts a surface inside the removable cap 190 which prevents forward movement of the syringe carrier 150 when the cap is in place. The injection device is less prone to failure than prior art devices and is safer should failure occur.
US09072830B2	Systems and methods for priming sorbent-based hemodialysis A method for priming a hemodialysis treatment includes (i) providing a sorbent cartridge for cleaning spent dialysate fluid returning from a dialyzer; (ii) preparing a batch of dialysate in a quantity commensurate with being recycled through the sorbent cartridge multiple times; (iii) priming a dialysate circuit in fluid communication with the dialyzer using the batch of dialysate; and (iv) reversing a blood pump at least one time to prime a blood circuit in fluid communication with the dialyzer using a biologically safe fluid other than dialysate.
US09072823B2	Safety needle A medical device including a portion similar to a Veress needle, useful for relief of tension pneumothorax. The device includes a hollow tubular stylet disposed movably within a hollow needle or cutting cannula, and an optionally releasable locking mechanism for keeping the stylet in place protruding distally beyond the sharpened distal end of the cutting cannula to prevent puncture of internal organs after the chest wall has been intentionally punctured. The stylet can also be moved outward from within the cannula to push a plug of tissue from the bore of the cannula. A valve or a connector for a tube may be provided at a proximal end of the stylet.
US09072822B2	Spinal shield implant and treatment of spinal metastases A radiation shield for use in treating spinal metastatic disease is formed of a body that is configured to surround the spinal cord and includes a section that can be axially extended for increasing the surface area of the shield.
US09072821B2	Biocompatible structures and compositions Described herein are material compositions including various textures which when implanted in a mammal encourage an optimal biological response.
US09072819B2	Repair of cartilage tissue using a matrix gel containing chondrocytes The present invention relates in one aspect to the use of a matrix gel comprising chondrocytes or progenitor cells thereof in a density below that of natural cartilage as a cartilage repair implant wherein said cells exhibit increases production of extracellular matrix material.
US09072818B2	Biomaterials made from human hair A hydrogel that comprises denatured human hair biomolecules intermolecularly crosslinked with disulfide bonds to form a hydrogel. The hydrogel may be prepared by reduction and denaturation of hair to provide keratins and other hair biomolecules that are crosslinked by the disulfide bonds to provide a firm, flexible, and useful biomaterial.
US09072816B2	Composition for modulating inflammation of cardiovascular tissue A composition for reconstruction, replacement or repair of damaged or diseased biological tissue comprising an extracellular matrix (ECM) composition that includes an ECM scaffold component derived from a mammalian source and at least one additional bioactive component selected from the group consisting of a statin and a chitin derivative.
US09072815B2	Layered collagen and HA scaffold suitable for osteochondral repair The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer collagen scaffold. The method generally comprises the steps of: preparing a first suspension of collagen and freezing or lyophilising the suspension to provide a first layer; optionally preparing a further suspension of collagen and adding the further suspension onto the layer formed in the previous step to form a further layer, and freezing or lyophilising the layers, wherein when the layer formed in the previous step is formed by lyophilisation the lyophilised layer is re-hydrated prior to addition of the next layer; optionally, repeating the aforementioned step to form one or more further layers; and preparing a final suspension of collagen and pouring the final suspension onto the uppermost layer to form a final layer, and freeze-drying the layers to form the multi-layer collagen composite scaffold.
US09072814B2	Biodegradable tissue compositions with biodegradable cross-linkers Novel implantable tissue fixation methods and compositions are disclosed. Methods and compositions of tissue, fixed using polymeric and/or variable length crosslinks, and di- or polymercapto compounds are described. Also described are the methods and compositions wherein the tissue is fixed using biodegradable crosslinkers. Methods and compositions for making radio-opaque tissue are also described. Methods and compositions to obtain a degradable implantable tissue-synthetic biodegradable polymer composite are also described. Compositions and methods of incorporating substantially water-insoluble bioactive compounds in the implantable tissue are also disclosed. The use of membrane-like implantable tissue to make an implantable drug delivery patch are also disclosed. Also described are the compositions and methods to obtain a coated implantable tissue. Medical applications implantable tissue such as heart valve bioprosthesis, vascular grafts, meniscus implant, drug delivery patch are also disclosed.
US09072813B2	Mineralization and biological modification of biomaterial surfaces Disclosed are advantageous methods for patterning and/or mineralizing biomaterial surfaces. The techniques described are particularly useful for generating three-dimensional or contoured bioimplant materials with patterned surfaces or patterned, mineralized surfaces. Also provided are various methods of using the mineralized and/or patterned biomaterials in tissue engineering, such as bone tissue engineering, providing more control over ongoing biological processes, such as mineralization, growth factor release, cellular attachment and tissue growth.
US09072811B2	Preparation method for medical porous tantalum implant material A method for preparing a porous tantalum medical implant material, which includes (a) mixing a polyethylene glycol aqueous solution and tantalum powder to form a tantalum slurry, (b) casting the tantalum slurry into an organic foam body through vibrant pressurization, and (c) performing steps of drying, degreasing, vacuum sintering and thermal treatment to obtain the porous tantalum. The solution is a 2-8 wt % polyethylene glycol aqueous solution, the frequency of vibration is 20-80 times/min, the thermal treatment is performed under 10−4-10−3 Pa of vacuity and the temperature is first increased to 800-900° C. at a rate of 10-20° C./min and kept at 800-900° C. for 240-480 minutes, then is decreased to 400° C. at a rate of 2-5° C./min and kept at 400° C. for 120-300 minutes, and is cooled down to room temperature naturally in the furnace.
US09072807B2	Absorbent article having pad configuration An absorbent article having a pad configuration, including superabsorbent polymer particles. Superabsorbent polymer particles are interposed between opposed surfaces of first and second layers overlapping with each other to form an absorbent article. The article includes an absorbing region and a sealing region. In the absorbing region, the superabsorbent polymer particles are bonded to the second layer with a hot melt adhesive. In the sealing region, the first layer and the second layer are joined to each other to surround the absorbing region.
US09072805B1	Portable decontamination unit An apparatus for decontaminating a region within an enclosure. The apparatus comprises a conduit having a passageway therethrough that defines a path for a carrier gas. A plurality of tube sections, each of the tube sections having an opening extending therethrough, is selectively movable into and out of a gap in the conduit. A heating element is disposed in one of the tube sections and is operable to heat the carrier gas flowing therethrough. A destroyer is disposed in another of the tube sections and is operable to destroy sterilant in the carrier gas. A controller controls movement of the tube sections into and out of the gap.
US09072804B2	Sterilisation and decontamination device A sterilization, sanitization and/or decontamination device (1) comprising a main body (10) and a detachable control panel, preferably in the form of a lectern (12), the main body having a discharge outlet (16) and containing a humidifier unit, an ozone discharge unit and a controller for controlling the humidifier and ozone discharge units, the detachable control panel including a user interface (40) for wireless remote control of the controller.
US09072803B2	Sterilization device To allow uniform and efficient sterilization of facilities selected from clean rooms, cell processing centers for human use (CPCs), medical-supply-manufacturing facilities, animal-rearing facilities (SPF animals), biohazard rooms, food processing facilities, and medical facilities, where walls, floors, ceilings, device surfaces, and spaces, including equipment interiors, can be sterilized while minimizing effects such as corrosion and using the smallest amount of chemical agent as possible, and whereby sterilization can be carried out without problems with residual toxicity and without the need for wiping operations subsequent to sterilization. In addition, an operator can initiate, monitor, and control sterilization from outside the sterilization zone and thus respond to unexpected circumstances such as damage to a sprayer during a sterilization operation. Moreover, a suitable sterilization environment can be produced and maintained automatically, and reliable sterilization can be carried out by a remote operator along with a main controller located at a distance that allows control.
US09072801B2	Steriliser unit The invention concerns a sterilizer unit (10) for sterilizing an absorbent body (30), such as a sponge. The sterilizer unit firstly comprises a container (12) for holding a disinfectant, the container providing a soak position (22) and a discharge position (26). The sterilizer unit also includes a discharge unit (14) for cooperation with the container, the discharge unit defines a compression compartment (28) in which the absorbent body can be held. The discharge unit is further movable between a release position in which the absorbent body can be located within the compression compartment and a compression position in which the discharge unit will apply a compressive force on the absorbent body inside the compression compartment. In use the compression compartment can be located within the soak position of the container when the discharge unit is located in its release position, thereby allowing the absorbent body to absorb an amount of disinfectant. The discharge unit can also be moved to its compression position when the compression compartment is located in the discharge position of the container, such that the absorbent body is allowed to dispense the disinfectant which it had absorbed when it was located inside the soak position of the container.
US09072798B2	Specific binding proteins and uses thereof The present invention relates to specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, which bind to amplified epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and to the de2-7 EGFR truncation of the EGFR. In particular, the epitope recognized by the specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, is enhanced or evident upon aberrant post-translational modification. These specific binding members are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The binding members of the present invention may also be used in therapy in combination with chemotherapeutics or anti-cancer agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof.
US09072797B2	Immunoconjugate for human CD66 for the treatment of multiple myeloma and other haematological malignancies The present invention relates to the use of radioimmunoconjugates for the treatment of haematological malignancies, particularly multiple myeloma.
US09072795B2	Compositions and methods for wound healing The present invention is related to the field of wound healing or tissue regeneration due to disease (i.e., for example, cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritic diseases, or diabetes). In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods comprising molecules with linked α-gal epitopes for induction of recruitment of macrophages localized within or surrounding damaged tissue. The recruited macrophages and stem cells promote the repair and regeneration of the treated injured tissue. In some embodiments, the present invention provides treatments for tissue repair in normal subjects and in subjects having impaired healing capabilities, such as diabetic and aged subjects. In some embodiments, the present invention provides treatments for injured tissues such as brain, peripheral nerve, muscle, cartilage, bone, gastrointestinal tract and dysfunctional endocrine tissues.
US09072794B2	Long-acting glucagon conjugate and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for the prevention and treatment of obesity Disclosed is a novel long-acting glucagon conjugate in which glucagon or its derivative is covalently linked to a polymer carrier via a non-peptide linker, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an effective ingredient useful for the prevention and treatment of obesity. Since the long-acting glucagon conjugate of the present invention shows improved in vivo durability and stability, when used in combination with an anti-obesity drug, it is possible to induce synergistic effects on the loss of body weight and decrease in food intake without causing any side-effects such as fluctuation in blood glucose level. Accordingly, the long-acting peptide conjugate of the present invention is very effective for the prevention and treatment of obesity.
US09072790B2	Oligonucleotide conjugates Oligonucleotide conjugates, where an oligonucleotide is covalently attached to an aromatic system, are provided. In particular embodiments the oligonucleotide is complementary to the RNA component of human telomerase and is covalently attached to a nucleobase via an optional linker. The conjugates inhibit telomerase enzyme activity.
US09072785B2	Stabilized compositions of proteins having a free thiol moiety Compositions of proteins having free thiols, and methods of making and using such compositions, are described.
US09072782B2	Gadolinium complex, method for preparing same, and MRI contrast agent comprising same Disclosed are a gadolinium complex formed by coordination of gadolinium to the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid dianhydride (DTPA) moiety of a pullulan-DTPA conjugate formed by an ester bond between pullulan and DTPA, a preparation method thereof, an MRI contrast composition comprising the complex, and a method of providing information for diagnosis of disease using the complex as an MRI contrast agent. The pullulan-DTPA-Gd complex has a long in vivo half-life, low toxicity, and high MRI signal intensity resulting in clear MRI images, compared to prior gadolinium complexes, indicating that it is advantageously used as an MRI contrast agent. In addition, it is possible to obtain MRI images allowing one to differentiate between diseased liver tissue and normal liver tissue, indicating that it is used as an MRI contrast agent for the liver.
US09072780B2	Oral formulations for counteracting effects of aging An oral formulation as described herein can comprise pomegranate extract, panax ginseng extract, and c. sinensis, where each is present in an amount effective to counteract and/or prevent effects of aging in a subject when administered to the subject. The effects of aging can include age-related changes in gene expression.
US09072779B2	Treatment of soft tissue injury using hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin There is provided a method for supporting soft tissue in a mammal. The method may in aspects treat acutely or chronically injured soft tissue in an animal or human, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of HA and botulinum toxin in combination around the injured soft tissue. The method is useful for the treatment of sprain and strain in an animal such as a human.
US09072778B2	Treatment regimen for N-MYC, c-MYC, and L-MYC amplified and overexpressed tumors The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to the administration of multiple drugs as part of a treatment of disease. Specific embodiments of the invention relate to a treatment regimen for neuroblastomas and other N-MYC, c-MYC, and L-MYC amplified and overexpressed tumors, comprising administering multiple therapeutic compounds like DFMO, SAM486A, a verinoid and a cytotoxic drug and placing the patient on a low polyamine diet and/or providing the patient with a polyamine limiting dietary supplement.
US09072777B2	Method for screening substance having proangiogenic effect It is intended to provide an angiogenic agent which contains, as the active ingredient, at least one substance selected from the group consisting of adrenomedullin, a substance inhibiting the activity of adrenomedullin degrading enzyme, an adrenomedullin receptor activity-modifying protein, a calcitonin receptor-like receptor and an adrenomedullin receptor.
US09072768B2	Composition and method for increasing effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy This invention is a composition containing prebiotics, Lentinula edodes mycelia extract, and Litchi chinensis fruit polyphenol and use of the same in increasing the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy and in the prevention, mitigation and/or treatment of colorectal neoplasia.
US09072764B2	MicroRNAs that regulate muscle cell proliferation and differentiation The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods and compositions for modulating gene expression in myocytes. Also provided are cells comprising the compositions of the presently disclosed subject matter.
US09072751B2	Na/K-ATPase ligand Methods and compositions for detecting, treating, characterizing, and diagnosing interstitial lung and/or fibrotic diseases are described.
US09072744B1	Small molecule trail gene induction by normal and tumor cells as an anticancer therapy Methods and compositions relating to TIC10 are described according to aspects of the present invention. The compositions and methods have utility in treating disease, particularly cancer in a subject in need thereof, including a human subject as well as subjects of other species. The compositions have utility in treating brain cancer in a subject in need thereof.
US09072743B2	Modulators of androgen synthesis The present specification discloses compositions comprising at least one therapeutic compound capable of modulating androgen production and methods and uses for treating a disorder associated with androgen production using such compositions and/or compounds.
US09072741B2	Methods of treating liver fibrosis and pre-cirrhosis with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors This invention relates generally to a therapeutic use of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors to reduce fibrosis, e.g., liver fibrosis, or pre-cirrhosis in a subject.
US09072734B2	Quaternary ammonium salt compounds [Problem]The object of the present invention is to provide a novel compound having β2 adrenergic receptor agonist activity and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity.[Means for Solving the Problem]The present invention is a quaternary ammonium salt compounds represented by formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with superior β2 adrenergic receptor agonist activity and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity.
US09072727B2	Alpha adrenergic receptor agonists for treatment of degenerative disc disease Effective treatments of pain and/or inflammation from degenerative disc disease and/or facet joint are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of at least one alpha adrenergic agonist at or near a degenerative disc and/or facet joint, one can reduce, prevent or treat pain and/or inflammation caused by the degenerative disc disease and/or facet joint.
US09072722B2	Recombinant factor VIII having increased stability The present invention relates to a recombinant factor VIII that includes one or more mutations that result in enhanced stability of both factor VIII and factor VIIIa. Methods of making and using the recombinant factor VIII, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are also disclosed. The present invention further relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes the recombinant factor VIII, as well as DNA expression systems and host cells containing the isolated nucleic acid molecule.
US09072718B2	Burdock fruit extract containing arctigenin and method for producing same PROBLEM TO BE SOLVEDThe present invention is intended to provide a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a definite ratio and a method for producing the same. More particularly, the present invention is intended to provide a method for producing a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a weight ratio of approximately 1:1.SOLUTIONA method for producing a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a weight ratio of arctigenin/arctiin=0.7 to 1.3 is provided, including the steps of: cutting a burdock fruit and converting arctiin which is inherent in the burdock fruit into arctigenin by enzymatic conversion by beta-glucosidase which is inherent in the burdock fruit, wherein the enzymatic conversion includes reaction at a temperature from 20° C. to 50° C. Also provided is the method further including a step of extracting an extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin by adding an organic solvent and heating to reflux.
US09072717B2	Cosmetic compositions containing alpha glucosidase inhibitors and methods of use A composition containing at least one alpha glucosidase inhibitor, and a method for ameliorating the adverse effects of aging and sun damage on keratinous surfaces such as skin by treating with a composition containing at least one alpha glucosidase inhibitor; as well as regimens and kits for treating skin.
US09072715B2	Stable pharmaceutical composition and methods of using same The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid and to methods of using the same to treat or prevent cardiovascular-related diseases.
US09072714B2	Fatty acids for use as a medicament The invention relates to fatty acid stimulation of rectal mucosa initiating the process of defecation, acting as a laxative. Furthermore, the invention relates to the usage of free fatty acids, fatty acid mixtures and fatty acid extracts from marine lipids in pharmaceutical formulations such as suppositories, ointments, tablets and gelatin capsules for treatment and prevention of multiple disorders like constipation, hemorrhoids, bacterial infections (e.g. helicobacter pylori), viral infections (e.g. herpes simplex virus infections) and inflammations, as well as against fissura ani and pruritus ani.
US09072713B2	Perlecan domain V protects, repairs and restores ischemic brain stroke injury and motor function The disclosed invention relates to the use of perlecan domain V (DV) for the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injuries (SCI). In certain embodiments, fusion proteins of DV can be used for the treatment of stroke, TBI or SCI. DV is also referred to as endorepellin in the art. This application also provides compositions and combination therapies for the treatment of stroke, TCI and/or SCI. Another aspect of the invention provides methods of restoring motor function in subjects having neurological damage arising from a stroke, TBI or SCI.
US09072711B2	Morphinan compounds This disclosure relates to novel morphinan compounds and their derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. This disclosure also provides compositions comprising a compound of this disclosure and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a σ1 receptor agonist that also has NMDA antagonist activity.
US09072710B2	Injectable ibuprofen formulation The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of an ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition. The invention further provides a method of treating a condition chosen from pain, inflammation, fever, and/or patent ductus arteriosis, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an aqueous solution a ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition, as well as a method for manufacturing the composition.
US09072709B2	Enhancement of bone morphogenic protein (BMP) retention with BMP binding peptide (BBP) The use of autogenous bone graft is the current gold standard in the 1.5 million bone-grafting surgeries performed annually in the United States. Although this practice has resulted in high rates of fusion success, it is associated with increased operative time and blood loss, along with a significant degree of donor-site morbidity. Additionally, in certain settings such as revision cases, multilevel constructs, or in patients with medical comorbidities, autogenous bone graft may exist in limited quantity and quality. This significant need for a suitable alternative to autogenous bone graft has stimulated great interest in the exploration of bone graft substitutes and extenders.
US09072706B2	Chimeric fibronectin matrix mimetics and uses therof The present invention is directed to recombinant fibronectin peptide mimetics and wound healing compositions containing the same. Other aspects of the present invention include wound healing dressings that comprise the wound healing composition of the present invention and a wound dressing material and methods of treating wounds using these compositions.
US09072704B2	Compositions and methods for treatment of glaucoma A new use for paracetamol in a method of treating glaucoma, which method comprises administering to a patient in need of such treatment 500 mg to 1000 mg of paracetamol in oral format 4 to 6 hourly. An ophthalmic solution is also provided containing between 0.1 to 5% of paracetamol which is administered as one to two drops in each eye 4 to 6 hourly. The ophthalmic solution further includes one or more of the following excipients: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, benzalconium chloride, polyacrylic acid such as Teargel®.
US09072701B2	Avian influenza viruses, vaccines, compositions, formulations, and methods A vaccine composition and method which is effective in preventing or ameliorating Avian Influenza Virus infection is set forth herein. The vaccine contains at least two inactivated strains of avian influenza virus, wherein the combined hemagglutinin (HA) total is at least about 200 HA/dose of the vaccine composition, and wherein each of the strains presents at least about 128 HA/dose, and further wherein one of the strains has the same HA subtype as that of a challenge virus, and wherein at least one of the strains has a different NA subtype than the challenge virus.
US09072698B2	Method for screening anti-cancer compounds inhibiting function of TM4SF5 and anti-cancer composition containing chalcone compounds The present invention relates to a method for screening an anticancer compound and an anticancer compound screened using the method, and more particularly, to a method for screening an anticancer compound, the method comprising: culturing cancer cells expressing the oncogenic protein transmembrane 4 L6 family member 5 (TM4SF5), expressed as the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2, treating the cancer cells with an anticancer candidate, and determining that the anticancer candidate is an anticancer substance when the candidate exhibits antagonistic activity against tumor formation and metastasis based on several events through the molecular mechanism of TM4SF5. The present invention also relates to chalcone compounds screened to have anticancer activity using the method, and an anticancer composition comprising the compound as an effective ingredient.
US09072696B2	Cyclic peptides and use as medicines The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and A-B are defined herein, which are non-immunosuppresive, cyclophilin-binding, mPTP blockers and are therefore useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases or disorders such as HCV infection, stroke, multiple sclerosis, HBV infection, HPV infection, asthma, cancer, muscular dystrophy, sepsis, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and heart failure.
US09072694B2	Compositions and methods for treatment of microbial infections The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treatment of microbial infections and for the enhancement of resistance to infection. The invention comprises administration of an effective amount of a protein isolated from bacterial lysate compositions for the treatment of pathological conditions of microbial infections. The present invention can also be used to enhance the immune system to prevent infections by the administration of an effective amount of the compositions.
US09072692B2	Compositions and methods for modulating metabolic pathways Compositions and methods useful for inducing an increase in fatty acid oxidation or mitochondrial biogenesis, reducing weight gain, inducing weight loss, or increasing Sirt1, Sirt3, or AMPK activity are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of a sirtuin-pathway activators, including but not limited to resveratrol, in combination with beta-hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), keto isocaproic acid (KIC), leucine, or combinations of HMB, KIC and leucine.
US09072690B2	Tumor antigen proteins or genes of polo-like kinase 1 The present invention relates to tumor antigen proteins or genes derived from polo-like kinase 1. As a result of the formation of a complex by binding polo-like kinase 1-derived proteins or variants having characteristics functionally identical to the proteins with MHC class I antigens or II antigens, the complex can be recognized by cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Therefore, the polo-like kinase 1-derived proteins or variants are identified as a tumor antigen which can be generally used in tumor immunotherapy.
US09072689B2	Universal potent healing tonic The present invention relates to a method of consuming a universal potent healing tonic. When consumed according to the method, of a host of medical ailments can be abated including cancer, arthritis, and insomnia.
US09072686B2	Mascara containing aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and a hard wax The invention relates to a composition comprising aqueous polyurethane dispersions and at least one hard wax.
US09072685B2	Medium for the temporary deformation of keratin fibres and method for temporary hair deformation Cosmetic agents, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one copolymer A with at least one structural unit (A1), at least one structural unit (A2), at least one structural unit (A3) and at least one structural unit (A4), wherein—R1 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue;—R2 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue differing from R1;—R3 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue mutually independently differing from R1 and R2 b) at least one copolymer B differing from copolymer A with at least one structural unit (B1), wherein R4 denotes an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl residue; and c) at least one copolymer C differing from copolymer A and copolymer B, prepared from—at least one monomer C1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl ester and methacrylic acid alkyl ester, and at least one amphoteric monomer C2 selected from (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides of formula C2-I and (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines of formula C2-II, wherein in formula C2-I and in formula C2-II R1 denotes H or CH3, R2 and R3 in each case mutually independently denote optionally branched C1-10 alkyl and n denotes an integer from 1 to 20, are particularly suitable for temporarily deforming keratinic fibers.
US09072677B2	Chewable soft capsules A matrix formulation for a soft chewable capsule is provided which includes a gel-forming composition, a plasticizer, a polymer modifier, and water. The polymer modifier may be a carboxylic acid or other organic compound that alters the physical and/or chemical properties of the capsule formulation. A chewable soft capsule is also provided, having enhanced organo-leptic and processing properties. An active material may be delivered to a user using this dosage form. A method of forming the chewable soft capsule is also provided.
US09072675B2	Non-irritating benzoyl peroxide A method of making crystalline benzoyl peroxide particles having a particle size no greater than 25 microns and formed by wet milling in the absence of solvents and wherein the crystalline benzoyl peroxide is not irritating to the skin. A method of making a therapeutic or cosmetic composition comprising a water-based gel containing the crystalline benzoyl peroxide.
US09072672B2	Compositions and methods for altering the color of teeth Compositions for altering the color of teeth, including tooth-coating compositions comprising a colorant and an acrylate polymer. Colorants among those useful herein include whiteness-imparting particulate materials, such as hydroxyapatite.
US09072670B2	Matrix-type pharmaceutical solid preparation The present invention aims to provide a matrix-type solid preparation that has high-level release controllability for suppressing drug release in the upper gastrointestinal tract and accelerating drug release in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and that solves of all the above drawbacks caused by combining a plasticizer. The present invention provides a matrix-type pharmaceutical solid preparation that contains: (a) a methacrylic acid-based enteric polymer; and (b) a sugar and/or a sugar alcohol, wherein 1 g of the sugar and/or the sugar alcohol can be dissolved in not more than 4 g of water at a water temperature of 20 to 25° C.
US09072668B2	Non-aqueous high concentration reduced viscosity suspension formulations of antibodies The present invention relates to non-aqueous high concentration reduced viscosity suspension formulations of antibodies and methods of making and using them.
US09072667B2	Non surface active agent non polymeric agent hydro-alcoholic foamable compositions, breakable foams and their uses A substantially surface active agent-free and substantially polymeric agent-free foamable composition which includes short-chain alcohol, water, fatty alcohol or fatty acid or a combination of fatty alcohol and fatty acid and propellant. A substantially surface active agent-free and substantially polymeric agent-free foamable composition which includes water, fatty alcohol or fatty acid and propellant. A method of treatment using a substantially surface active agent-free and substantially polymeric agent-free foamable composition.
US09072664B2	Process for manufacturing flowable powder drug compositions Powder drug compositions exhibiting improved flow properties are manufactured by spraying a suspension of surface-modified nanoparticles having an average particle size diameter of less than 100 nm in a dryable liquid carrier onto particles of a powder ingredient of a drug composition. The liquid carrier is rapidly dried so as to leave the nanoparticles on the powder. Other ingredients of the powder drug composition can also be added.
US09072662B2	Methods for the treatment of tinnitus induced by cochlear excitotoxicity The invention relates to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of tinnitus induced by cochlear excitotoxicity. In these methods, a pharmaceutical composition comprising an NMDA receptor antagonist is administered to an individual in need of such treatment by appropriate devices and/or formulations for local administration to the inner ear. The tinnitus to be prevented and/or treated may be provoked by acoustic trauma, presbycusis, ischemia, anoxia, treatment with one or more ototoxic medications, sudden deafness, or other cochlear excitotoxic-inducing occurrence. The invention also relates to method for the identification of compounds effective in the treatment and prevention of tinnitus by a novel screening method incorporating an electrophysiological test method.
US09072661B2	Injectable ibuprofen formulation The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of an ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition. The invention further provides a method of treating a condition chosen from pain, inflammation, fever, and/or patent ductus arteriosis, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an aqueous solution a ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition, as well as a method for manufacturing the composition.
US09072660B2	Topical itraconazole formulations and uses thereof Methods of transdermally delivering a therapeutic amount of a triazole-triazolone compound are provided, e.g. for the prevention or treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in a subject. A therapeutic level of a triazole-triazolone compound such as itraconazole is delivered transdermally to a subject. Also provided are topical triazole-triazolone compositions that find use in practicing the subject methods.
US09072657B2	Pressure-regulating vial adaptors and methods In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.
US09072650B2	System and method for guiding the walking direction of the visually impaired using RFID blocks The present invention relates to a system and method for guiding the walking directions of a blind person using RFID blocks and, more particularly, to a system and method for guiding the walking directions of a blind person using RFID blocks, wherein an RFID reader wirelessly senses RF tags embedded in the blocks so as to guide walking directions by means of vibrations, buzzer sounds, and voice messages for guiding entry/exit directions, according to the types of pedestrian zones when a blind person walks along the blocks. The guiding system comprises: RFID tags for guiding the walking of a blind person; a plurality of blocks embedded in sidewalks which are divided into a junction zone block, a junction neighboring zone block and a general pedestrian zone block; a walking cane for receiving pedestrian zone information from the RFID tags in the plurality of blocks and outputting vibrations, sound effects and voice messages for guiding walking directions. The walking cane comprises: an antenna for receiving the pedestrian zone information by means of the RFID tags and a wireless transceiver; and a control part for generating vibrations when the blind person passes a general pedestrian zone block, generating vibrations and buzzer sounds when the blind person passes a junction neighboring zone, outputting vibrations and a voice guiding message for indicating a junction zone block when the blind person passes, and outputting vibrations and a voice guiding message for entry/exit directions when the blind person passes the junction neighboring zone block via the junction zone block.
US09072648B2	Body massage apparatus A body massage apparatus is provided with a housing. A massage unit is provided in the housing. A pair of laterally spaced apart air bladders is provided on the housing with the massage unit oriented between the air bladders.
US09072642B2	Treatment device A treatment device (1) for use in a massage treatment, cosmetic treatment or wellness treatment, has a plate element (3) with a seat surface (5), a support area (7) and a support part (9). In a use position of the treatment device (1), a user sits on the seat surface (5) and a body part of a person being treated rests on the support part (9).
US09072641B2	Portable collapsible motorized mobility device for wheelchair users adaptable to removably engage a traditional non motorized wheelchair The present invention relates to the field of motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users, specifically, portable collapsible motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users that removably engage the frame of a traditional wheelchair allowing for the wheelchair user to have a greater degree of autonomy and to negotiate a variety of terrains otherwise inaccessible to them. The present invention includes a collapsible platform operatively connected to a plurality of motorized rolling tracks and a plurality of securing means to secure the user's traditional wheelchair to the device to allow the wheelchair user a greater degree of autonomy.
US09072640B2	Suspension structure for an electric wheelchair A simply structured suspension structure for an electric wheelchair includes a frame, two drive units, two front guide units, two front shock absorbers, two anti-roll units, and two rear shock absorbers. The two front guide units are located at both sides of the frame and each include a front guide wheel, a front suspension arm and a torsion spring. The two front and rear shock absorbers are connected to the frame. The two anti-roll units are located at both sides of the frame. When the front guide arms drive the front guide wheels to pivot, the torsion springs can produce a reaction force to prevent the frame from rolling over, improving safety. When the suspension structure runs across an uneven bumpy road, the front and rear shock absorbers can ease the shock imposed on the frame, enhancing sitting comfort.
US09072635B2	Absorbent article An absorbent article is formed by interposing superabsorbent polymer particles between overlapping two sheets. The pad-shaped absorbent article is composed of superabsorbent polymer particles bonded to the sheet with a hot melt adhesive, absorbing areas where the sheets are not bonded and sealing areas where the sheets are bonded together and surrounding the absorbing areas. Opposed two adjacent bonding areas of the absorbing areas have the sealing areas in between and facing edges which has the sealing areas in between. One of the facing edges is defined by a wavy line having crest and trough portions.
US09072633B2	Biaxially stretchable outer cover for an absorbent article An outer cover for use with an absorbent article having a layer of nonwoven fibrous material and optionally including a polymeric layer laminated or printed onto the layer of nonwoven fibrous material. The outer cover includes at least one plastic component and at least one elastic component in the nonwoven fibrous material and/or optional polymeric layer. The outer cover can have different structural combinations of spunbond fibers, meltblown fibers, and/or nanofibers. The combination of plastic and elastic components results in an outer cover that has favorable mechanical, physical, and aesthetic properties. The outer cover can be rendered either uniaxially or biaxially stretchable via a mechanical activation process.
US09072629B2	Shutter press compressor with movable jaws An apparatus for compressing a material includes a central longitudinal axis, a plurality of levers each having a tool carrier and defining a lever longitudinal axis, and a plurality of jaws each attached to a lever at a tool carrier to form a lever/jaw combination, wherein each jaw has a compression surface having an area. The apparatus also includes a compressing mechanism configured to move each lever in a non-linear motion such that the area of a compression surface exposed to the material decreases with the inward movement of that compression surface, wherein each lever/jaw combination includes a biasing mechanism configured such that adjacent jaws contact each other. The plane of each compression surface can be predominantly tangential to the apparatus central longitudinal axis. Each biasing mechanism can be configured to bias its jaw along the lever longitudinal axis toward an adjacent jaw.
US09072621B2	Fenestrated stent grafts A stent graft (1) including a tubular wall (3) with at least one fenestration (40) including a peripheral (37) reinforcement around at least part of the fenestration. There can also be a tubular extension (15). The side arm includes a stent (19) and a cover (17) and extends from and is in fluid communication with the fenestration and the stent graft. The stent may be a self expanding stent. The ring and/or tubular extension provides better support and sealing for an extension arm. The fenestration (40) can be circular or if towards the ends of the stent graft may be in the form of a U-shape (50) with an open end.
US09072620B2	Protuberant aneurysm bridging device deployment method A method of implanting a bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
US09072613B2	Device for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment A device for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment has an oral elastic glove portion adapted to removably cover a free moving portion of a user's tongue. Three vacuum suction cups are used to attach the device to the hard palate and the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tongue in order to hold the device in place without allowing the tongue to move backwards. A vacuum creating cannula and a syringe attached to a tip of the device to create a vacuum once the device in positioned in the user's mouth. In addition, a balloon is provided to prevent soft palate vibrations. A skin attachment pad is removably attached to the user's face close to the mouth and holds the end of a string provided to secure the tongue glove from moving during sleep or be accidentally swallowed.
US09072609B2	Intervertebral implant devices for supporting vertebrae and devices and methods for insertion thereof Implant devices for implantation within an intervertebral space are provided, together with methods and tools for use therewith. Implant devices of the present invention include an implant body formed of a synthetic bone substitute material, such as a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate material. The implant body and the methods and tools used therewith are configured to optimize strength and stability of the implant, minimize areas of stress concentration in the implant body and promote bone growth through the implant body and fusion of the vertebra.
US09072607B2	Tibial bearing component for a knee prosthesis with improved articular characteristics An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.
US09072605B2	Knee arthroplasty prosthesis A knee arthroplasty prosthesis includes a femoral component having multiple pieces with engagement means provided for engaging various pieces of the femoral component to one another following their insertion in the incised area of the femur. A tibial component includes multiple pieces designed for assembly following positioning in the incision. The tibial component includes a Morse taper cavity on one piece of the tibial component and a Morse taper extension on another member of the component for receipt therein.
US09072599B2	Fixation of ophthalmic implants An accommodating intraocular lens (aIOL) is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to an ocular force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. A surface adherent improves the accommodative performance of the haptic, such that compressive/tensile forces may be more efficiently transferred from the haptic to optic. One way to enhance force transfer is to provide a surface layer of an adhesive to the haptic and/or optic, for instance a reversible bioadhesive material. Or, portions of the exterior surface of the IOL may have microfibers thereon that mimic the adhesive properties of Gecko feet. Another aspect is application of a reversible bioadhesive material to the interior of the empty capsular bag prior to introduction of an injectable polymer IOL.
US09072598B2	Inflatable convective pad for surgery An inflatable convective pad for warming a person during surgery has two ends, two sides, and at least two openings, each located in an area of the pad between the two ends and between a respective side and the center of the pad. The openings, which may be in the form of slits, allow the threading of a sheet or the person's arms through the pad to restrain the arms during surgery.
US09072597B2	Methods and devices to treat nasal airways Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and/or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and/or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.
US09072595B2	Neck relief device, and piece of headgear intended therefore The present invention relates to a neck relief device (1) comprising a flexible connecting device (3), which extends along the spine between an upper fixing point (3′) above the cervical vertebrae (3A) of the spine and a lower fixing point (3D) below the cervical vertebrae (3A) of the spine, and a piece of headgear (20, 21) intended therefore.
US09072593B2	Artificial nephron device The present invention relates to an artificial nephron device. The artificial nephron device comprising a multi micro channel in which while blood containing waste and water are passing therethrough the waste is separated so as to purify the blood and the separated waste is concentrated into the water to be discharged, wherein the multi micro channel comprises a glomerulus micro channel simulating a Glomerulus, a tubule micro channel simulating a Tubule, and a Henle's loop micro channel simulating a Henle's loop. According to the present invention, the device can be made smaller and can be optimized, and an artificial kidney of high efficiency can be made by the series or parallel combination of the devices, so the demand for a portable artificial kidney and the domiciliary hemodialysis system can be increased and life quality of patients suffering from chronic renal insufficiency can be improved.
US09072590B2	Sheaths reducing recoil and loss of retention for polymer scaffolds crimped to balloons A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A single piece sheath is placed over the scaffold immediately following crimping of the scaffold to the balloon. The single piece sheath is replaced by a two-piece sheath, which is removed prior to performing a medical procedure using the medical device.
US09072589B2	Assembly and method for performing surgical laser treatments of the eye An arrangement for carrying out surgical laser treatments of the eye is adapted to emit pulsed treatment radiation with a wavelength of between about 190 nm and about 380 nm and a pulse duration in the femtosecond range. Such treatment radiation allows nonaggressive corneal or intraocular laser treatment of the eye, for example in order to make corneal cuts or deliberately ablate corneal tissue.
US09072585B2	Implantable sling for the treatment of incontinence and method of using the same A method of treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision and exposing urethral tissue in a patient and employing a tool to place an implant into the incision. The method also includes coupling a first end of the implant to the tool and directing the tool and the first end of the implant through a first obturator foramen of the patient and following the same approach on a contralateral side of the patient thus suspending the implant between the first obturator foramen and the second obturator foramen of the patient. The method additionally includes elevating a urethra of the patient with a central portion of the implant, and securing the first end of the implant relative to a first descending ramus of the patient and securing the second end of the implant relative to a second descending ramus of the patient.
US09072584B2	Medical device positioning assemblies and methods A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for positioning a medical device includes a sleeve having a lumen configured to accept a medical device, and a tab. The tab includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured to receive the sleeve for positioning the sleeve proximate the proximal portion. The proximal portion is configured such that severing the tab along the proximal portion maintains the tab in one piece.
US09072581B1	Eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus includes a resilient guiding device having a selectively compressible member having a first opening adapted to receive an eye drop applicator and a second opening adapted to position an eye within an area of the second opening to receive a fluid from the eye drop applicator. The selectively compressible member is adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to the eye positioned within the area of the second opening. The eye dropper positioning and guiding apparatus can also include a support base and a resilient guiding device including a selectively expandable member having a plurality of concentric loops having an outermost loop and an innermost loop, adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement, or a support base and a resilient guiding device including a plurality of concentric, interconnected rings adapted for selective linear and nonlinear movement in relation to an eye.
US09072580B2	Combination eye cup and drop dispenser A Combination Eye Cup and Drop Dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser has a nozzle within an eye cup so that the user's hand will be steadied by resting the eye cup over the eye. The eye cup is integrated with a cap that regulates the opening and closing of the dispenser bottle so that turning the eye cup will open or close the dispenser nozzle. The bottle neck has external threads configured to engage internal threads on the eye cup/cap.
US09072579B2	Bariatric device and method for weight loss A bariatric device for use in inducing weight loss, comprising a cardiac element, a pyloric element, and a connecting element between the two other elements, wherein the connecting element provides structure between the cardiac and pyloric elements, keeping them largely in place and at least intermittently touching and applying pressure to the stomach's cardiac, adjacent fundic and pyloric regions, respectively, which produces a satiety signal to the user, giving the recipient a feeling of fullness and reducing his or her hunger feelings. Alternatively, the cardiac and pyloric elements may be symmetrical, so that the device can orient itself either way in the stomach and still achieve the weight loss function.
US09072574B2	Periosteal elevator and implant spacing instrument A periosteal elevator has a shaft and a head portion connected to the shaft. The head portion has a blade at a distal end for elevating periosteum from a bone during surgery. The head portion has a distal section, a central section and a proximal section, the distal section being wider than the proximal section and the central section being narrower than both the distal section and the proximal section. Measurement markings are placed on each of the distal section, the central section and the proximal section, the markings measuring the width of each of the sections.
US09072569B2	Medical air-driven handpiece with anti-retraction stop The invention relates to a medical turbine handpiece, in particular a dental turbine handpiece, having a drive shaft rotatably mounted in the front end region of the handpiece and to which a tool can be connected, as well as a turbine wheel arranged so as to be non-rotatable on the drive shaft and is arranged in a turbine chamber realized in the end region, into which turbine chamber a supply line for a flowing pressure medium for driving the turbine wheel opens out at an inlet opening and from which turbine chamber a removal line extends at an outlet opening, wherein at least one cross connecting channel for the pressure medium is realized in the wall of the turbine chamber, the cross connecting channel connecting the axially remote edge region of the turbine chamber to a region of the turbine chamber that is axially close to the drive shaft.
US09072567B2	Superstructure and methods for manufacturing the same A dental superstructure attaching system for use with a dental implant includes a longitudinal member being connectable with an implant or an implant connecting member via an at least partially curved interface area. The longitudinal member includes a main member forming the lingual part of said longitudinal member, and a lever member forming the buccal or labial part of said longitudinal member. The longitudinal member includes means for urging said lever member and said main member away from each other, such that said longitudinal member is secured to said implant or implant connecting member. The system includes a casing (200) for attachment to a dental superstructure on the outer surface of the casing (200), said casing (200) having a cavity (201) for housing the longitudinal member (102), such that when urging said lever member (102b) and said main member (102a) away from each other, the longitudinal member (102) is secured in said cavity (201).
US09072566B2	Dental implant A tooth replacement system is provided that includes an implant (10, 20, 30), for osseointegration in a jaw bone, and an abutment (40, 50, 60), wherein an abutment stem (41) including a close-fit cylinder (42) can be fitted in a corresponding cylindrical close-fit seat (14) of a receiving opening (11) in the implant. The present invention makes available a tooth replacement system including an implant and an abutment, which ensures an optimized introduction of force from the abutment into the implant and permits complete freedom in terms of the choice of material. The implant and also the abutment can be made from titanium or ceramic, and both structural parts can be used in all possible material combinations. This permits the insertion or adhesive bonding of ceramic abutments into implants made from titanium oxide or other metallic materials.
US09072565B2	Medical treatment device A medical treatment device comprises a sensor to detect operating states of the medical treatment device, wherein the sensor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode and impedance means. The first electrode is arranged between a current path input and a current path output, wherein an electric input signal for powering the medical treatment device is applicable to the current path input, and the current path output is configured to couple to a load of the medical treatment device. The second electrode is separated from the first electrode by a first dielectric material, the second electrode comprising a first signal terminal for obtaining a first sensor signal. The impedance means are separated from the first electrode by a second dielectric material and comprise a second signal terminal for obtaining a second sensor signal. The first electrode comprises a cross section perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the electric input signal such that the first electrode and the second electrode are coupled to provide a capacitance as first sensor signal, and wherein the impedance means are formed as a structured electrode such that the first electrode and the impedance means are coupled to provide an impedance as second sensor signal.
US09072563B2	Fastener insertion method A method is provided and may include rotating a biocompatible, non-metallic threaded fastener at a rotational speed greater than 15,000 revolutions per minute and driving said fastener into a bone at said rotational speed.
US09072562B2	Bone joining device, kit and method Provided is a bone joining device suitable for joining a first bone piece to a second bone piece. Also provided is a method of joining a first bone piece with a second bone piece in a living mammal. The method comprises inserting the above bone joining device between the first bone piece and the second bone piece.
US09072561B2	Spinal facet fixation device An assembly for the fixation of a spinal facet joint, including an outer shank, an inner shank and a tip, such that rotation of the inner shank with respect to the outer shank causes the tip to move into the outer shank. Movement of the tip causes deformation of the distal end of the outer shank such that the distal end of the outer shank is larger in diameter than the hole through which it was inserted, said deformation causing increased compression and reduced chance of device loosening.
US09072556B2	Clavicle bending templates A reference guide tool for conforming a bone plate can include a series of bone templates, each having a distinct three-dimensional shape that replicates portions of various clavicles. Each bone template of the series of bone templates can have a plate engaging surface that is configured to engage a bone plate and provide a reference for the bone plates during structural modification of the bone plate.
US09072552B2	Intramedullary nail and implant system comprising the nail An intramedullary nail has a posterior side, an anterior side, a proximal portion and a distal portion is described. A transverse bore is arranged in the proximal portion and is configured to receive a bone engagement member. The transverse bore includes at least two recesses formed at an inner wall of the transverse bore, wherein one recess is arranged on the posterior side and the other recess is arranged on the anterior side of the transverse bore of the intramedullary nail.
US09072550B2	Spinal fixation system and method A spinal fixation system includes a first plate, a post fixedly attached to the first plate and extending transverse therefrom. A second plate receives the distal end of the post. A locking mechanism is configured to restrict at least one of axial translation and/or orbital rotation of the second plate with respect to the post. The locking mechanism can include a locking nut having two non-concentric cylinders which enable an interference fit between the nut and the post, thus restricting axial translation of the second plate.
US09072548B2	Spine repair assembly A spine repair system and assembly are disclosed. The spine repair system includes a plate for use with a plurality of bone screws to treat a mammalian body having a plurality of vertebral portions in a spine. The plate has an elongate plate-like member having first and second end portions adapted for fastening respectively to a plurality of vertebral portions. First and second end portions are provided with a plurality of apertures for receipt of bone screws, including one or more apertures inclined relative to the plate-like member so as to enhance securement of the first and second end portions to the first and second vertebral portions when the bone screws are introduced through the screw holes into the vertebral portions. A method of operation and use are also disclosed.
US09072543B2	Vascular access kits and methods Kits carrying various components and devices are provided for use in obtaining access to a patient's vascular system. Various methods and procedures may be used to treat both emergency and more routine conditions using the contents of such kits. For example, such kits may contain various types of intraosseous (IO) devices including, but not limited to, drivers, penetrator assemblies, IO needles and other related components. Intravenous (IV) devices such as syringes, needles, IV bags, tubing and other related components for use in obtaining access to portions of a patient's vascular system may be included. Various types of connectors for communicating fluids with and/or monitoring a patient's vascular system may be provided. Such kits may contain medications, drugs and fluids used to treat a wide variety of both acute and chronic diseases and conditions.
US09072541B2	Surgical scalpel handle with illuminator A surgical scalpel handle with illuminator allowing the surgeon to use the illumination to light the surgical field while holding the scalpel handle is disclosed. A surgical scalpel handle with an illuminator comprises a scalpel handle that contains, a structural strut, that serves to attach light emitting diode (LED) cartridge with the strut terminating into a bayonet fitting attachment for the blade element; and a light emitting diode (LED) cartridge with a series of light emitting diodes embedded in the cartridge. The LED cartridge is attached to the scalpel handle by sliding the bayonet fitting of the strut through the central axis of the light emitting diode cartridge and then by screwing LED cartridge onto the strut in order to attach to scalpel handle and expose at least a part of the LED cartridge.
US09072539B2	Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue Various embodiments are directed to an apparatus and method of driving an end effector coupled to an ultrasonic drive system of a surgical instrument. The method comprises generating at least one electrical signal. The at least one electrical signal is monitored against a first set of logic conditions.
US09072538B2	Treatment tool for endoscope A treatment tool for endo scope includes a pair of forceps members (first forceps members and second forceps member) supported by a forceps rotation axis such that they can rotate relatively, an operation part for performing an open-close operation of the pair of forceps members, an operation wire that connects the pair of forceps members and the operation part, an insertion part which the operation wire is inserted into, a cover member that secures the forceps rotation axis to the insertion part, a connection member including a link rotation axis, provided at a distal-end part of the operation wire, and a pair of link members (first link member and second link member), first end parts of each being rotatably connected via respective rotation axis members to a proximal-end part of each of the pair of forceps members, and second end parts of each being rotatably connected to the link rotation member. The cover member includes grooves formed such that, by engaging with end parts of the rotation axis members, they restrict the movement of the rotation axis members in a direction of approaching the axis of the operation wire.
US09072537B2	Vascular and bodily duct treatment devices and methods Devices including, but not limited to, a self-expandable member having a proximal end portion and a main body portion. The self-expandable member is movable from a first delivery position to a second placement position, in the first delivery position the expandable member being in an unexpanded position and having a nominal first diameter and in the second position the expandable member being in a radially expanded position and having a second nominal diameter greater than the first nominal diameter for deployment within a vessel or duct of a patient. The expandable member includes a plurality of cell structures with the cell structures in the main body portion extending circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the expandable member and the cell structures in the proximal end portion extending less than circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the expandable member.
US09072536B2	Differential locking arrangements for rotary powered surgical instruments Differential locking systems for a surgical instrument that includes a surgical end effector that is powered by a rotary drive shaft assembly that is movable between a plurality of discrete axial positions. In various forms, at least one retention formation is provided on the rotary drive shaft assembly that corresponds to each one of the discrete axial position. At least one lock member is operably supported relative to rotary drive shaft assembly for retaining engagement with the at least one of the retention formations when the rotary drive shaft assembly is moved to the discrete axial positions associated therewith.
US09072534B2	Non-cavitation shockwave balloon catheter system An angioplasty catheter includes an elongated carrier, and an angioplasty balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto. The balloon is arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon. The catheter further includes a shock wave generator within the balloon that forms a rapidly expanding and collapsing bubble within the balloon to form mechanical shock waves within the balloon. The expanding bubble forms a first shock and the collapsing balloon forms a second shock wave. The shock wave generator is arranged such that the energy of the first shock wave is greater than the energy of the second shock wave.
US09072532B2	Energy delivery systems and uses thereof The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
US09072530B2	Arthroscopic tunnel guide for rotator cuff repair A drill guide assembly for drilling a tunnel having a fixed, non-zero radius of curvature, where the drill guide assembly includes a housing and a sleeve, or cutting tube, configured to reciprocate within the distal portion where the sleeve, or cutting tube, is configured to receive a bone cutting instrument.
US09072529B2	Cannula and device for liquid jet irrigation of bone A cannula (1) comprising a central axis (2), a front end (3) and a through channel (5) coaxial or parallel to said central axis (2) and defining a peripheral wall (12) of said cannula (1), wherein A) said cannula (1) further comprises at least two perforations (8) penetrating said peripheral wall (12) transversely to said central axis (2); B) said through channel (5) is open at said front end (3); and C) the cross section of said through channel (5) has a contraction (6) with a diameter di located between the front most of said at least two perforations (8) and said front end (3) which is formed as a guidance for a wire (7). A device (10) for liquid jet irrigation of bone comprising such a cannula (1) and a wire (7).
US09072525B2	Combinable electrode needle base structure Provided is a combinable electrode needle base structure in which a base to which electrode needles are coupled can be used in a combined or separated state to use the electrode needles according to the size and location of a lesion. In the combinable electrode needle structure, electrode needles are connected to the front side of an electrode needle base, and receive RF waves from RF (radio frequency) generator. The electrode needle base is divided into dividable bases to which the electrode needles are respectively coupled. When a lesion to be cauterized is large or cauterization should be concentrated, the dividable bases are combined and then used, and when a lesion is small or lesions are scattered, the dividable bases may be separated and then used.
US09072524B2	Surgical forceps A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween and conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is selectively deployable relative to the end effector assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, a portion of the monopolar member extends distally from the end effector assembly and the insulative tubular member for applying energy to tissue to treat tissue.
US09072522B2	Adjustable clamp systems and methods Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot.
US09072518B2	High-voltage pulse ablation systems and methods High-voltage pulses ablation systems and methods are used to ablate tissue and form lesions. A variety of different electrophysiology devices, such as catheters, surgical probes, and clamps, may be used to position one or more electrodes at a target location. Electrodes can be connected to power supply lines and, in some instances, the power to the electrodes can be controlled on an electrode-by-electrode basis. High-voltage pulse sequences provide a total amount of heating that is typically less than that which is observed with thermally-based radiofrequency energy ablation protocols.
US09072515B2	Surgical stapling apparatus A surgical stapling apparatus is disclosed. A surgical stapling apparatus is disclosed. Also disclosed is a surgical instrument system, comprising a handle, comprising a rotary motion input configured to generate a rotary motion and a selector assembly configured to selectively transmit the rotary motion generated by the rotary motion input to the firing system and the articulation system.
US09072506B1	Biopsy apparatus including a biopsy device having a sample receiving notch with a tissue anchor A biopsy device includes a sample receiving notch formed in an elongate member. The sample receiving notch defines a side port adjacent the outer surface. The sample receiving notch extends inwardly from the side port toward a longitudinal axis and terminates at a sample floor in an interior of the elongate member. The sample receiving notch has a proximal end wall separated from a distal end wall along the longitudinal axis. The floor extends between the proximal end wall and the distal end wall. A tissue anchor has a cantilever portion and a head portion at a free end of the cantilever portion. The cantilever portion extends from a distal portion of the elongate member adjacent to the sample receiving notch toward the proximal end wall of the sample receiving notch. The head portion has a sharp tip that extends from the cantilever portion toward the sample floor.
US09072505B2	Insertable endoscopic instrument for tissue removal An improved flexible endoscopic instrument to precisely and efficiently obtains samples of flat polyps and multiple polyps from a patient by debriding one or more polyps and retrieving the debrided polyps without having to alternate between using a separate cutting tool and a separate sample retrieving tool and may be used with an endoscope. In one aspect, the cutting tool is coupled to a flexible torque coil or torque rope that is configured to transfer rotational energy from a powered actuator through the length of the endoscope onto the cutting tool.
US09072501B2	Micro-orifice surgical access system A surgical access system including an access port device. The port device has a port member, a plurality of blades, and an articulation mechanism. The blades are circumferentially arranged about a longitudinal axis of the port member to collectively define an access region. The articulation mechanism defines a pivot point along a length of each blade, and is operable to articulate the blades between collapsed and expanded states. The blade tips collectively define a diameter in the collapsed state that is less than that in the expanded state. The blades rotate about the corresponding pivot point, and the pivot points move longitudinally relative to the port member, in transitioning between the contracted and expanded states. Light source(s) can be integrated with the blades or separately provided to enhance surgical field visibility.
US09072500B2	Therapeutic cryoablation system A cryoablation system has a gas source which provides a working nitrogen gas at room temperature and at a constant set pressure, a liquid generator which is coupled to the gas source to receive the working gas, and which then generates a working cryogen fluid, and a catheter coupled to the liquid generator for receiving the working cryogen, the catheter having a distal section having a freezing element which delivers the working cryogen to a treatment location, the catheter also having a balloon positioned adjacent the distal section.
US09072487B2	Ultrasound probe thermal drain An ultrasound probe includes a thermal drain across which heat is thermally conducted from an ultrasound transducer to an outer polymeric casing wall of the ultrasound probe.
US09072486B2	C-arm x-ray device having driven C-arm bearing rollers A C-arm x-ray device includes a C-arm and bearing rollers, on which the C-arm is moveably mounted. At least one drive unit drives or brakes the C-arm with the bearing rollers. The at least one drive unit is actively connected to the bearing rollers.
US09072481B2	Apparatus and method for assessing vestibulo-ocular function A system for assessing vestibulo-ocular function includes a motion sensor system adapted to be coupled to a user's head; a data processing system configured to communicate with the motion sensor system to receive the head-motion signals; a visual display system configured to communicate with the data processing system to receive image signals from the data processing system; and a gain control device arranged to be operated by the user and to communicate gain adjustment signals to the data processing system.
US09072478B1	System and method for improving presentation skills A system and method for improving social and presentation skills of persons with a social communication disorder such as Autism. Social anxiety or a lack of confidence, the method including: rendering and displaying on a display device a presentation script for an oral presentation to be made by a user; monitoring eye movement of the user during the oral presentation to measure a user's pupil movement and/or a user's gaze direction; displaying an indicia on a separate display screen and/or an upper portion of the display device; periodically displaying within the presentation script a visual prompt to cue the user to look at the indicia; measuring eye movement using eye tracking software and/or an eye tracking device, at occurrence of the visual prompt; and evaluating whether the user made eye contact with the indicia when prompted.
US09072476B2	Flexible sensor apparatus A flexible mounting base to hold a sensor at an infusion site, the sensor being a removable in vivo sensor for monitoring analyte concentration level in a patient, such as blood glucose (BG) level. The mounting base comprises a flexible adhesive that anchors the flexible sensor set at an infusion site to provide stability for the sensor set in a convenient and comfortable manner. Placement of the mounting base onto the patient's skin causes the insertion needle to pierce the skin for transcutaneous placement of the cannula with the sensor therein. The insertion needle can then be withdrawn to leave the cannula and sensor at the selected insertion position, with the distal segment of the sensor being exposed to patient extracellular fluid via apertures formed in the cannula.
US09072473B2	In-vivo optical sensor An apparatus for determining an optical property of a set of cells is described. The apparatus may include a light source for providing a light signal, a light-conditioning unit configured to condition the light signal, and a diffractive structure. The diffractive structure may be configured to receive the conditioned light signal and produce diffracted light having plasmon-resonance properties and an angular spectrum. The angular spectrum may correspond to the set of cells when the set of cells are within a threshold distance from the diffractive structure. The apparatus further includes a light-collecting unit for collecting the diffracted light.
US09072467B2	Ophthalmologic photography apparatus A light beam reflected from an ocular fundus is split into a pair of right and left light beams by a two-aperture stop disposed in a position conjugate with an anterior ocular segment of an eye to be examined. The pair of right and left ocular fundus images having a parallax is formed as intermediate images from the split light beams at the position of a photographic mask. The optical path of the pair of ocular fundus images formed as intermediate images is split by a pair of optical path splitting lenses disposed in a position substantially conjugate with the two-aperture stop. One ocular fundus image is re-formed on half of an imaging plane of an imaging element, and the other ocular fundus image is reformed separately on the other half of the imaging plane. With such a structure, two ocular fundus images for three dimensional viewing can be efficiently obtained without using a prism for splitting the optical path.
US09072466B2	Latent print development apparatus A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.
US09072465B2	Blink detection system for electronic ophthalmic lens A blink detection algorithm and associated circuitry for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The blink detection algorithm is implemented in the system controller which is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The blink detection algorithm implements the steps of sampling, at a predetermined rate, light incident on an eye of an individual and at least temporarily saving collected samples, determining when an eyelid is open or closed in order to divine the number, time period and pulse width of the blinks from the collected samples, calculating a number of blinks and the duration of the blinks in a given time period, and comparing the number of blinks, the durations of the blinks in the given time period, and the time between blinks in the given time period to a stored set of samples to determine patterns in blinking.
US09072461B2	Posture observer for ergonomic observation, posture analysis and reconstruction A system and method for analysis of steps of action of a person in activity in an environment with potential occlusion and without the need to use of invasive equipment. Non-limiting implementations use posture registration and postural analysis based on an observation protocol that allows reconstruction, in a digital human simulation environment, of the adopted postures observed in a real time situation or by video.
US09072458B2	Ophthalmologic photographing apparatus An ophthalmologic photographing apparatus includes: a photographing optical system, including a scanning unit for scanning an examinee's eye with measurement light, for obtaining a tomographic image of the examinee's eye; an observing optical system, including a light-receiving device for receiving reflected light from the examinee's eye, for obtaining a front image of the examinee's eye based on a light receiving signal from the light-receiving device; a condition setting unit for setting conditions for capturing a tomographic image; and a tracking controller for performing tracking that controls the scanning unit in a manner of scanning a predetermined photographing portion of the examinee's eye based on a front image acquired by the observing optical system as well as performing tracking related to substantially the same photographing portion even in a case where the photographing condition is changed by the condition setting unit.
US09072452B2	Illuminated suction apparatus An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.
US09072448B2	Electrode system with rigid-flex circuit An electrode system comprises a flexible circuit substrate, a plurality of electrode modules, and a plurality of sensors. The flexible circuit substrate comprises a flexible material and traces supported by the flexible material. The flexible circuit substrate extends through at least two of the electrode modules such that the electrode modules encompass portions of the flexible circuit substrate. Each electrode module comprises at least one rigid circuit member configured to process ERPs of a test subject. The rigid circuit members are layered against the flexible circuit substrate such that the rigid circuit members and the flexible circuit substrate together form a rigid-flex circuit. The sensors may be removably coupled with at least one of the plurality of electrode modules and may sense ERPs from the test subject.
US09072444B2	ECG lead set and ECG adapter system A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.
US09072437B2	Method, apparatus and computer program product for detecting heart rate A method includes retrieving a signal that measures an activity of a cardiac system. A heart beat model is created based on the retrieved signal, and heart beats are detected using the heart beat model. The model can be trained using a machine learning technique and also respiratory cycle phase information can be used in training the model. A related algorithm, apparatus and computer program are also included.
US09072436B2	Device for measuring information regarding blood pressure A measurement device includes an air bag on a peripheral side, an air bag on a central side, and an air bag positioned therebetween. During blood pressure measurement, the air bags integrally behave, and the blood pressure is measured from the change in inner pressure thereof. During pulse wave measurement, the inner pressure of the air bag on the peripheral side is maintained to higher than or equal to the systolic blood pressure, and the measurement site is avascularized. The inner pressure of the air bag on the central side is maintained to the pressure near the blood pressure value, and the pulse wave is measured from the change in inner pressure thereof. The inner pressure of the air bag positioned therebetween is opened to atmospheric pressure, and the vibration of the air bag on the central side is prevented from propagating to the air bag on the peripheral side.
US09072430B2	System for identifying, inspecting, and examining a radiographically labeled specimen An apparatus for determining the location of a radio-opaque marker embedded in an excised specimen includes a radio-opaque marker including an energy beacon that can be embedded in the specimen, an energy beacon controller, at least three detectors, a signal processing component, and a display device. An associated method is disclosed. A method for evaluating a radiographically labeled excised specimen involves determining the location of a radio-opaque marker embedded in the excised specimen, anatomically sectioning the excised specimen, macro-optically segmenting the sectioned specimen into an adipose tissue component, a fibrous tissue component, and an epithelial tissue component, and microscopically examining at least one of the tissue components. An associated apparatus is disclosed.
US09072428B2	Classification techniques for medical diagnostics using optical spectroscopy Mathematical/statistical pattern-recognition systems and methods to distinguish between different pathologies and benign conditions (e.g., normal or cancerous tissue) given spectra measured using optical spectroscopy such as elastic-scattering spectroscopy (EES).
US09072427B2	Tool with articulation lock The invention provides surgical or diagnostic tools and associated methods that offer user control for operating remotely within regions of the body. These tools include a proximally-located actuator for the operation of a distal end effector, as well as proximally-located actuators for articulational and rotational movements of the end effector. Control mechanisms and methods refine operator control of end effector actuation and of these articulational and rotational movements. An articulation lock allows the fixing and releasing of both neutral and articulated configurations of the tool and of consequent placement of the end effector. The tool may also include other features. A multi-state ratchet for end effector actuation provides enablement-disablement options with tactile feedback. A force limiter mechanism protects the end effector and manipulated objects from the harm of potentially excessive force applied by the operator. A rotation lock provides for enablement and disablement of rotatability of the end effector.
US09072426B2	Device for detecting and illuminating vasculature using an FPGA A laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a FPGA for detecting vascular positions, processing an image of such vasculature positions, and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient.
US09072424B2	Ophthalmologic apparatus and control method therefor To avoid, with a simple configuration and easy scanning, blocking of illumination light due to an eyelash or an eyelid of a subject, provided is an ophthalmologic apparatus, including: an optical system for scanning illumination light on an eye to be inspected in an up and down direction; a fixation target indicating unit for indicating a fixation target to the eye to be inspected at a selected position; a deflecting unit for changing an angle of the scanning for the eye to be inspected in a downward direction; and a fixation position shifting unit for shifting an indication position of the fixation target in a downward direction in accordance with the changed angle.

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